.ly Registration

A .ly registration is the process of registering top-level country-code domain name for Libya. The registration is sponsored by the General Post and Telecommunications Company. The .ly domain extension, introduced in 1988, is administrated by the registry LYNIC. This domain is mainly for the use of the general public of Libya.

The NIC.LY team appoints recognized registrars to offer .ly domain names, and these registrars perform all the domain registration tasks on behalf of the NIC.LY. Libya Telecom and Technology (ltt.ly) is one of the pioneers that offer .ly domain extension to companies and organizations. Sub domains are also allowed for .ly domain name at both the second level and third level beneath various second levels.

Some of the second level sub domains include:

• .net.ly : Internet and network related services
• .com.ly : entities providing commercial services
• .plc.ly : for state owned companies
• .edu.ly : Educational and training institutions like universities
• .gov.ly : Libyan Government and ministries
• .sch.ly : Kindergartens, elementary, secondary and high schools
• .med.ly : Medical and health related firms like hospitals, medical clinics, etc.
• .id.ly : Private individuals
• .org.ly : Non-profit organizations like clubs, charities, etc.

The GPTC registers domain names on a first come, first served basis. Applicants may apply for multiple domains with a registration fee of $200 for each domain. Before registration, the domain name, company name, trademark registration and other legal documents must be provided. In addition, the .ly domain names being registered should not violate any rules set forth by the registrar. Domain names may be registered for a minimum of two years.

The official website for .ly registration is http://www.nic.ly. Applicants may also register domains through http://www.libyanspider.com. After completing the registration process, an email will be sent to the applicant's billing contact address. The .ly domain name will become active within 24 hours of that email notification.