Ecuador ccTLD
Register a .ec domain
Anchor an Ecuador-facing business online with a .ec domain, priced flat from day one so renewal never ambushes you. .ec is Ecuador's official country-code domain, administered by NIC.EC. How open registration is to non-Ecuadorian applicants isn't consistently documented across public sources, so before you build a launch plan around a .ec name, confirm current registrant requirements directly with NIC.EC or your registrar.
$71.20/yr
Renews at the same price. No tricks.
Privacy free
Who picks .ec?
- Retailers, logistics firms, and professional-services companies selling into or operating inside Ecuador who need a locally credible address
- Ecuadorian organizations consolidating a scattered online presence under one official domain
- Agencies and expat operators managing Ecuador-market sites who don't want to relitigate pricing every renewal cycle
What it signals
A .ec address tells Ecuadorian customers, government contacts, and local partners you've set up shop to operate in-country for the long haul, not just routed a foreign .com through a translation plugin.
Pros
- Reads as a genuine in-country commitment to Ecuadorian customers, partners, or regulators in a way a generic .com doesn't
- Registration terms of 1 to 5 years let you batch renewals instead of touching the account annually
- Flat renewal pricing — what you pay at signup is what you pay every year after
Watch-outs
- Eligibility and documentation rules (whether a cédula, RUC, or company registration is required, and whether non-residents can register directly) vary by source — confirm with NIC.EC or your registrar before committing, since this isn't a no-questions-asked ccTLD like .com
- Registration terms cap at 5 years per cycle, so you can't lock in a decade in one transaction
- Not a recognized domain-hack extension like .io or .co — visitors will read it as Ecuador-specific, not clever wordplay
Examples of .ec domains in the wild
Common questions about .ec domains
How much does a .ec domain cost?
A .ec domain is $71.20 per year at Modusdom, and it renews at the same $71.20 every year — no discounted first year that jumps later.
Does a .ec domain renew at the same price?
Yes. Our renewal price equals our first-year price — written into our promises — so your .ec stays $71.20/yr in year 1, year 2, and year 10. Most registrars advertise a cheap first year, then quietly renew higher.
Do I get free WHOIS privacy on a .ec domain?
Yes — free WHOIS privacy is included on every .ec domain, hiding your name, address, email and phone from the public WHOIS record at no extra cost.
Can I transfer an existing .ec domain to Modusdom?
Yes. Transfers are free and add a year to your registration. Unlock the domain at your current registrar, copy the EPP/auth code, and start the transfer — we walk you through it, and your website and email keep working the whole time.
Is a .ec domain right for my business?
A .ec address tells Ecuadorian customers, government contacts, and local partners you've set up shop to operate in-country for the long haul, not just routed a foreign .com through a translation plugin. It is a strong fit for: Retailers, logistics firms, and professional-services companies selling into or operating inside Ecuador who need a locally credible address; Ecuadorian organizations consolidating a scattered online presence under one official domain; Agencies and expat operators managing Ecuador-market sites who don't want to relitigate pricing every renewal cycle.