.ly Domain Name Registration

.ly Domain Name Background

“.ly”  is the ccTLD for Libya. This domain has become popular in recent years with “url shortener” websites like bit.ly.  Since website content rules are very strict for .ly websites per the Libyan government (which has shut down sites it deems immoral), websites like bit.ly have begun directing web traffic to .com domains.  bitly.com, for example, retains its brand equity, but is on the .com TLD.

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Some Second Level .ly 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.

.ly Domain Registration Regulations

The GPTC registers domain names on a first come, first served basis, except those:
“containing obscene and indecent names/phrases, including words of a sexual nature; furthermore domain names may not contain words/phrases or abbreviations insulting religion or politics, or be related to gambling and lottery industry or be contrary to Libyan law or Islamic morality.”

The official website for .ly registration is http://www.nic.ly.