Publicly available since September 2, 2015Requires a local address and phone in the Cayman IslandsPornographic or gambling content prohibited

.ky Domain

.ky is the ccTLD of the Cayman Islands, registered with IANA on May 3, 1995, and managed by OfReg. Publicly available since September 2, 2015, through Uniregistry, it requires a local address and phone number for the registrant and administrative contact.

1995 Year created
ccTLD Extension type (IANA)
On request Registration price / year
Yes Registration restrictions

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About the .KY domain

What is the .KY domain?

.ky is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) of the Cayman Islands, registered with IANA on May 3, 1995, and managed by the Utility Regulation and Competition Office (OfReg). Uniregistry was designated as the authorized .ky registrar in 2015, and the extension opened to the general public on September 2 of that year, allocated on a strict first-come, first-served basis.

Despite the 2015 public opening, a genuine technical requirement persists: both the registrant and the domain's administrative contact must provide a local address and phone number in the Cayman Islands. Domain names must be between 3 and 63 characters, with no support for internationalized domain names (IDN). Regulations expressly prohibit pornographic content, gambling references, or any use that contravenes Cayman Islands law. The registration process is usually resolved within up to 14 days.
Registration restrictions

The registrant and administrative contact must provide a local address and phone number in the Cayman Islands. The domain has been publicly available since September 2, 2015, on a first-come, first-served basis. Pornographic content, gambling references, or anything contrary to Cayman Islands law is not allowed. Check with our team to confirm availability and exact requirements.

Extension .KY
IANA type ccTLD
Created in 1995
Registry Utility Regulation and Competition Office (OfReg) of the Cayman Islands; commercialized by Uniregistry since September 2, 2015
Country / territory Cayman Islands
Restrictions Yes
Registration On request
Renewal On request

Uses of .KY

Who is the .KY domain for?

These are the most common situations where .KY is the ideal extension.

Business with a local address in the Cayman Islands

The most direct use: companies and individuals able to provide a local address and phone number.

Offshore financial services

The Cayman Islands are one of the world's most important offshore financial centers.

Luxury Caribbean tourism

A world-renowned high-end tourist destination.

Nautical and yacht sector

The Cayman Islands have a notable industry tied to the luxury maritime sector.

.KY vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .KY with the most common alternatives to help you choose.

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.ky This page Any project with a local address and phone Address and phone in the Cayman Islands Check price
.com Any project with no local address requirement None $14.99/year

Registration process

How to register your .KY domain at miHosting

01

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.

02

Complete registration

Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.

03

Your domain is live

Within minutes your .KY domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .KY domain

Since when has .ky registration been open to the public?

Since September 2, 2015, when Uniregistry opened it on a strict first-come, first-served basis.

What address do I need to register a .ky domain?

Both the registrant and the administrative contact must provide a local address and phone number in the Cayman Islands.

Can I register a .ky domain for a gambling site?

No. Regulations expressly prohibit gambling-related or pornographic content.

Who manages the .ky domain?

The Utility Regulation and Competition Office (OfReg), commercialized by Uniregistry. It was registered with IANA on May 3, 1995.

How long does it take to register a .ky domain?

The process is usually resolved within up to 14 days.

Can I register my .ky domain with miHosting?

Yes, if you can provide a local address and phone number. Contact our team to confirm availability and the current price.

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The .ky domain is the ccTLD of the Cayman Islands, registered with IANA on May 3, 1995, and managed by OfReg, commercialized by Uniregistry since 2015. It requires a local address and phone for the registrant and administrative contact. Check with our team for the exact requirements and the current price, and pair it with our professional hosting.