.ec domain — the official domain of Ecuador
.ec is Ecuador's country-code domain, the natural extension for businesses, online stores and projects with a presence or target market in the country.
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About the .EC domain
What is the .EC domain?
Uses of .EC
Who is the .EC domain for?
These are the most common situations where .EC is the ideal extension.
Businesses in Ecuador
Companies in any sector based or commercially active in Ecuador wanting a domain that reflects their local market.
Online stores targeting the Ecuadorian market
E-commerce specifically selling to the Ecuadorian public wanting to communicate local presence in logistics and service.
Ecuadorian institutions and organisations
Public institutions, non-profit organisations and educational entities in Ecuador.
Tourism and promotion of Ecuador
Travel agencies, tour operators for the Galápagos and the Amazon, and projects promoting the country.
Ecuadorian media outlets
Digital newspapers, news blogs and media with an audience in Ecuador.
Universities and educational centres
Ecuadorian educational institutions wanting to reinforce their national identity in the domain.
Real examples
Well-known websites with .EC domain
.EC vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .EC with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .ec This page | Ecuador | No restrictions | $49.99/year |
| .com.ec | Commerce in Ecuador | None | Contact us |
| .com | Any project | None | $14.99/year |
| .lat | Latin America in general | None | Contact us |
Registration process
How to register your .EC domain at miHosting
Check availability
Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.
Complete registration
Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.
Your domain is live
Within minutes your .EC domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .EC domain
Does .ec have different registration and renewal pricing?
Yes. .ec has $49.99/year for the initial registration and $50.99/year for renewals — one dollar difference from the second year.
Do I need to be Ecuadorian or live in Ecuador to register .ec?
.ec does not impose complex eligibility restrictions for general registration, making it accessible for businesses wanting to communicate presence or interest in the Ecuadorian market regardless of their physical location.
What is the difference between .ec and .com.ec?
.ec is the country's direct top-level domain. .com.ec is a second-level variant under the commercial category. Both communicate presence in Ecuador, but .ec is shorter and more direct.
Is .ec recommended for an online store selling in Ecuador?
Yes. For e-commerce specifically targeting the Ecuadorian consumer, .ec communicates trust and local presence — a factor that influences purchase decisions among users in the country.
Does .ec rank well in Google for searches in Ecuador?
Google uses geographic signals associated with ccTLDs to favour local results — a .ec can help ranking in searches made from Ecuador or with Ecuadorian market intent.
Can I transfer my .ec domain to miHosting?
Yes. The transfer has no additional cost. You need the authorisation code (Auth Code) from your current registrar. The process takes 5 to 7 business days.
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