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
Currently renews at $71.20/year. Minimum 1-year registration: $71.20 before tax.
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
- Current registration and renewal rates are shown separately below; rates can change
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?
Standard registration is currently $71.20 per year. The minimum registration term is 1 year(s), totaling $71.20 before any applicable tax. Premium names can have separate pricing.
What is the renewal price for a .ec domain?
The current standard renewal rate is $71.20 per year. Review the renewal term and total in your account; rates can change.
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?
Transfer eligibility, authorization requirements, timing and any term extension depend on the ending and registry. Check the transfer quote before ordering. Keep existing DNS and email records in place during the move.
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.