What is an IE domain?

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Ireland’s official domain

The POWER of .ie

As the official Internet country code for Ireland .ie is going from strength to strength. With over 300,000 of them now registered, it has quickly become the preferred online address for business in Ireland.

Over 90% of Irish consumers associate .ie websites with Irish businesses and are more likely to click on them in Google search results. If you’re trading in Ireland, a .ie domain is the best way of reaching out to local consumers and growing your business (source: https://weare.ie).

The POWER of .ie

The STRENGTH of .ie

.ie domains are available to anyone who can show a connection to Ireland. This requirement is checked at the point of registration, ensuring that any website using .ie is legitimate. This gives your visitors the confidence and trust of your real world connection to Ireland.

Securing your own .ie domain will strengthen your brand and improve recognition of your name both across Ireland itself and the wider international community. It’ll let everyone know that you have a connection to Ireland, you’re reputable and you’re very much open for business.

The STRENGTH of .ie
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Why Choose LetsHost?

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  • Expert Irish Support

    Expert Irish Support

    Get help when you need it from our friendly team in Galway

  • 19 Years of Experience

    19 Years of Experience

    We’ve been helping Irish businesses succeed online for over 19 years

  • Award Winning Service

    Award Winning Service

    Winners of the coveted IE Domain Registry Achievement Award

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Irish domains?

Irish domains are domains which end with the .ie domain extension. As the official country-code domain for Ireland (ccTLD), it signifies that a brand or business is associated with the country of Ireland.

What’s unique about Irish domains?

The .ie domain extension (an Irish domain) is exclusively available to those with authentic connections to the island of Ireland. This makes it a badge of uniqueness and credibility that Irish consumers recognise and trust.

As the premier choice for businesses seeking to reach Irish and global markets as identifiably Irish, the .ie domain offers several key advantages:

  • • Reflects authentic Irish identity
  • • Optimises visibility in the Irish market
  • • Signifies you’re an Irish business to global markets
  • • Signals credibility and trustworthiness to Irish consumers

The .ie domain is the ideal extension for businesses wishing to build a strong Irish brand.

Can anyone register a .ie domain?

Anyone with a genuine connection to Ireland can register a .ie domain. This can be shown in a variety of different ways depending on who you are:

  • • Irish citizen: by having official identification, such as a passport or driving licence
  • • Irish resident: proof of residence using an official document
  • • Companies: a company registration number, registered business name or VAT number

To find out more about registering an IE domain, we have an in-depth Knowledge Base article available here.

Can I transfer my existing .ie domain to LetsHost?

Of course!

We have a page specifically dedicated to making it as simple as possible, which you can find here.