.ly

.ly is the Internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Libya.

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.ly is the internet address extension assigned to Libya, similar to how .uk belongs to the United Kingdom or .fr to France. While it's primarily meant for Libyan websites, the short and memorable nature of .ly has made it popular globally for websites and services that want a concise web address, particularly those in the music and media industries.

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Top level domain.name: .ly
Top level domain.image: Nicly.png
Top level domain.introduced: 23 April 1997
Top level domain.type: Country code top-level domain
Top level domain.status: Active
Top level domain.registry: NIC.LY
Top level domain.sponsor: Libyan Post, Telecommunications and Information Technology Company
Top level domain.intendeduse: Entities connected with Libya
Top level domain.registereddomains: 15,156
Top level domain.dateregistereddomains: 16 October 2017
Top level domain.actualuse: A smattering of sites with various connections, both Libyan and foreign; URL shortening e.g., bit.ly
Top level domain.restrictions: Third-level sub-domains have varying restrictions
Top level domain.structure: Registrations have been made directly at the second level as well as at the third level beneath various second level labels
Top level domain.document: Regulations
Top level domain.dnssec: Yes (since 2021)

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Official website: nic.ly

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inception: 1997-04-23
Commons category: .ly

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.ly is the Internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Libya.

== Registration == A .ly registration is the process of registering a user domain name within the ccTLD for Libya. The .ly domain, introduced in 1997, is administered by the registry LYNIC on behalf of the Libyan Post Telecommunications & Information Technology Company (formerly the General Post and Telecommunication Company). This domain is mainly for the use of the general public of Libya.