Charity Domains

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is a .IE Domain?

  .IE is the official country-code domain name of Ireland.

• Why should I register a .IE?

  A .IE domain name identifies you as being Irish, or having a presence in Ireland. This can help you maximise your market presence in Ireland.

  There is a greater availability of .IE domain names. Only 221,871 .IE names were registered at the end of 2016, compared to almost 128 million .COM domain names. So there is a greater chance of finding the name you want.

• Who can register a .IE domain name?

  Anyone who has a real connection to Ireland can register a .IE domain name. Click here for details of the registration policy.

• Why Should I Register my IE Domain with Blacknight?

  • Blacknight is the largest seller of IE domains. Our staff has plenty of experience in managing the application process
  • Our staff has intimate knowledge of the IEDR’s policies
  • All domain registrations include free DNS management

• Can I Transfer My Existing IE domain to Blacknight?

  Yes you can. We currently offer IE domains transfers at reduced rates. To transfer your domain please visit our domain transfer page.

• Can I Get a Free .IE Domain Name for a Registered Charity?

  Yes. If you are a registered charity, please use the charity domain order form for a free domain.

• Do I need to host my website with Blacknight to use your domain registration services?

  No. We are more than happy to offer domain registration services only.

  Blacknight is a full-service domain registrar and hosting company, and for optimum convenience we recommend you use us as a one-stop shop! However, it is not necessary to have your domain registration and hosting with the same company.