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Kiribati
The .ki domain is the country-code top-level domain for Kiribati, a Pacific Island nation. Originally intended for domestic use, it is now an open-use ccTLD available to international registrants, though at a higher fee than local registrations. It is commonly used by local entities, educators, businesses, and offshore services due to its short, memorable format.
Open for international registration, but second-level domains like .com.ki, .org.ki, .gov.ki, .biz.ki, .net.ki, .info.ki, and .edu.ki are restricted to Kiribati residents, organizations, and institutions.
The .ki extension is a country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Ministry of Information, Communications and Transport (MICT). .ki was introduced in 1995.
Registration pricing for .ki is not publicly listed. Contact an ICANN-accredited registrar for availability and pricing.
The .ki domain was delegated to the Ministry of Information, Communications and Transport (MICT) of Kiribati on April 19, 1995. It was initially used primarily by local government and educational institutions. Over time, it became an open-use ccTLD, attracting international registrants seeking short, catchy domain names. The Communications Commission of Kiribati (CCK) now handles day-to-day registration under MICT oversight.
The .ki TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .ki TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
For second-level domains (.com.ki, .gov.ki, etc.), registrants must be based in Kiribati or have a local presence. For direct .ki registrations, no residency is required, but higher fees apply to international applicants.
The .ki TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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