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.ve ccTLD

Venezuela

The .ve top-level domain is the country-code domain for the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. It is managed by CONATEL and is open for registration by any natural or legal person, with specific second-level domains for different sectors like government, education, and commercial entities.

Registry:Comisión Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (CONATEL)
Introduced:1991-03-07
Updated:May 26, 2026
Restrictions:

Open to any natural or legal person, but domain names must not be offensive, violate public order, contradict Venezuelan law, or misrepresent institutional status. Second-level domains like .gob.ve are restricted to government entities.

.ve Domain Overview

The .ve extension is a country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Comisión Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (CONATEL). .ve was introduced in 1991.

Registration Info

Registration pricing for .ve is not publicly listed. Contact an ICANN-accredited registrar for availability and pricing.

Security Features

  • DNSSEC
  • CAA Record Support

What Is the History of .ve?

The .ve domain was delegated in 1991 and has been managed since by CONATEL, Venezuela's national telecommunications commission. The registry operates through NIC.VE, which provides registration services and handles compliance with national domain policies. The domain supports internationalized characters including accented letters and ñ.

Did you know?

The .ve TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.

What Is .ve Used For?

The .ve TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:

Local businesses in Venezuela

Government services (.gob.ve)

Educational institutions (.edu.ve)

Non-profits (.org.ve)

Corporate websites

Media and news outlets

gob.ve
bcr.gob.ve
bancove.gov.ve
conatel.gob.ve
ris.electoral.gob.ve
iess.gob.ve
msalud.gob.ve
sare.gob.ve
cociente.ve
electronicos.ve

How Do I Register a .ve Domain?

Eligibility

Domains must not be offensive, violate public order, or contradict Venezuelan law. Second-level domains are reserved for specific sectors: .gob.ve for government, .edu.ve for education, .mil.ve for military, and .com.ve, .co.ve, .net.ve, .info.ve, .org.ve, .web.ve for commercial use.

Open Registration

The .ve TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.

Registration Process

  1. Choose an accredited domain registrar that offers .ve domains
  2. Check domain availability using the registrar's search tool
  3. Complete the registration process and provide required information
  4. Pay the registration fee (typically )
  5. Manage your domain settings through your registrar's control panel

Frequently Asked Questions

How Is This .ve Data Compiled?

DNS Checker maintains a comprehensive TLD directory covering all 1,900+ active top-level domains. The data on this page combines multiple authoritative sources to provide information not found in standard TLD listings.

Zone File Analysis

Domain registration counts and density analysis are computed daily from TLD zone files, providing accurate registration statistics rather than estimates.

DNSSEC Adoption Tracking

DNSSEC deployment percentages are measured by scanning actual DNS records across all registered domains in each TLD zone.

Registrar Price Monitoring

Registration, renewal, and transfer prices are checked hourly across multiple accredited registrars and compared automatically.

Provider Market Share

DNS provider distribution is calculated from nameserver records, showing which hosting providers serve the most domains in each TLD.

Use DNS Checker tools to inspect any .ve domain: run a full DNS health check, check DNS propagation, look up WHOIS records, or verify email authentication.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is sourced from IANA, ICANN, and respective registry operator publications, then structured and formatted with the assistance of AI. While accuracy is a priority, details such as pricing, registration requirements, and policies may change. Always verify with the official registry or an accredited registrar before making registration decisions.