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.EC Domain

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Ecuador.

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Registry & Technical Information

Registry Information

Registry: NIC.EC (NICEC S.A.)
WHOIS Server: whois.nic.ec
Introduced: 1991

Technical Details

Restrictions: Registrants must provide a local administrative contact in Ecuador.
Average Pricing: $50
RDAP Server: https://rdap.nic.ec/

Launch Dates & Availability

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General Availability:1991
Public Registration:✓ Available

Registration Requirements:

Registrants must provide a local administrative contact in Ecuador.

Additional Information

Country Code Top-Level Domain, representing Ecuador in the DNS system.

The .EC domain is also popular among e-commerce websites due to its association with 'e-commerce'.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Ecuador. The .EC TLD is managed by NIC.EC (NICEC S.A.) and was introduced in 1991.

Registration for .EC domains has the following restrictions: Registrants must provide a local administrative contact in Ecuador.

The average pricing for a .EC domain is $50. Prices may vary between registrars and can differ based on registration period and additional services.

WHOIS information for .EC domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.nic.ec. You can also use the RDAP service at https://rdap.nic.ec/ for more structured data access.

Popular registrars that support .EC domains include: GoDaddy, Namecheap, 101domain, and more. Check the supported registrars section for complete information and links.

As a country code TLD, .EC provides geographic identity and can improve local SEO rankings. It's ideal for businesses and individuals targeting a specific geographic market.