Open to any person or company in the worldGeneral availability since September 1, 2020One of the youngest ccTLDs actually in use

.ss Domain

.ss is the ccTLD of South Sudan, assigned with IANA on August 31, 2011, following the country's independence, though it was not added to the root zone until 2019 nor generally available until 2020. Managed by the NCA.

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2011 Year created

ccTLD Extension type (IANA)

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Open Registration restrictions

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About the .SS domain

What is the .SS domain?

The .ss is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) of South Sudan, the world's youngest country following its independence in July 2011. The code was assigned in the IANA database on August 31, 2011, but its actual addition to the internet's root zone did not happen until February 2, 2019, following approval by the ICANN Board on January 27 of that same year. The registry is managed by the National Communication Authority (NCA) of South Sudan, through the nic.ss platform.

Second-level name registration launched in three phases starting June 1, 2020, reaching general availability on September 1, 2020, which makes .ss one of the most recently launched ccTLDs actually in operation worldwide. The domain is open to individuals and entities from any country, with no local presence, company registration, or VAT number required. During the sunrise launch period, a minimum 2-year registration was required; current terms range from 1 to 10 years. Besides the general .ss, there are third-level subdomains such as .co.ss, .net.ss, .biz.ss, and .me.ss, and typical processing time is 24 hours.

Extension .SS

IANA type ccTLD

Created in 2011

Registry National Communication Authority (NCA) of South Sudan, managed via nic.ss

Country / territory South Sudan

Restrictions None

Registration On request

Renewal On request

Uses of .SS

Who is the .SS domain for?

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

Projects linked to South Sudan

The most direct use: bodies, businesses or media active in the country.

International brands with no local presence

With no presence requirements, any company can register its .ss freely.

International cooperation bodies

Humanitarian aid and development projects in one of the world's youngest countries.

Businesses via .co.ss or .biz.ss

Third-level subdomains aimed at commercial activity.

.SS vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

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

Extension	Best for	Restrictions	Registration price
.ss This page	Any project with no presence restrictions	None	Inquire
.com	Any project with no specific requirements	None	$14.99/yr

Registration process

How to register your .SS domain at miHosting

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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 .SS domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .SS domain

Why did .ss take so long to become available?

Although assigned in 2011, it was not added to the root zone until 2019 and did not reach general availability until 2020.

Do I need to live in South Sudan to register a .ss?

No. Registration is open to anyone in the world, with no local presence requirements.

What subdomains exist besides .ss?

.co.ss, .net.ss, .biz.ss and .me.ss, among others.

Who manages the .ss domain?

The National Communication Authority (NCA) of South Sudan, through nic.ss.

How much does a .ss domain cost?

Pricing varies by registrar. Contact our miHosting team to confirm the current price.

Can I register my .ss domain with miHosting?

Yes, with no local presence restrictions. Contact our team to confirm availability and current pricing.

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The .ss domain is the ccTLD of South Sudan, assigned with IANA in 2011 but generally available only since 2020, making it one of the youngest ccTLDs actually in use. Managed by the NCA, it is open to anyone in the world. Contact our team for current pricing, and pair it with our professional hosting.