Iceland ccTLD
Register a .is domain
Register a .is domain — the ending that quietly finishes a sentence, backed by one of the internet's oldest registries. ISNIC has been running Iceland's namespace since before most ccTLDs existed at all — hi.is, the University of Iceland's domain, dates back to 1986. Today it's known just as much for wordplay as for geography: who.is turned the ending into one of the internet's most recognizable domain hacks by simply finishing the sentence "who .is."
$95.40/yr
Renews at the same price. No tricks.
Privacy free
Who picks .is?
- Businesses, agencies, or institutions actually operating in or serving Iceland
- Startups and marketers building a domain-hack brand around the word 'is' (who.is-style names)
- Anyone wanting a short, distinctive ccTLD with no residency restriction and flat renewal pricing
What it signals
A .is registration reads one of two ways: either as a real Icelandic operation — a business, university, or public body actually based there — or as a deliberately clever brand move where the domain itself completes a phrase.
Pros
- The renewal price matches the signup price at Modusdom — no bait-and-switch waiting in year two
- We configure SPF, DKIM, and DMARC on your .is domain so it sends clean mail from the start
- ISNIC places no residency or local-presence requirement on registrants — it's genuinely open worldwide
- Free WHOIS privacy included wherever ISNIC's policy permits it
- A rare ccTLD that also spells out a real English word, opening up domain-hack names most extensions can't touch
Watch-outs
- The good wordplay strings and short names get taken fast and tend to command a premium
- Contact and documentation requirements can shift by registrar — confirm the current rules before you commit to a name
- Outside Iceland-focused sites or wordplay branding, most visitors will just read it as 'a foreign domain,' not a trust signal
Examples of .is domains in the wild
who.is
hi.is
Common questions about .is domains
How much does a .is domain cost?
A .is domain is $95.40 per year at Modusdom, and it renews at the same $95.40 every year — no discounted first year that jumps later.
Does a .is domain renew at the same price?
Yes. Our renewal price equals our first-year price — written into our promises — so your .is stays $95.40/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 .is domain?
Yes — free WHOIS privacy is included on every .is domain, hiding your name, address, email and phone from the public WHOIS record at no extra cost.
Can I transfer an existing .is 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 .is domain right for my business?
A .is registration reads one of two ways: either as a real Icelandic operation — a business, university, or public body actually based there — or as a deliberately clever brand move where the domain itself completes a phrase. It is a strong fit for: Businesses, agencies, or institutions actually operating in or serving Iceland; Startups and marketers building a domain-hack brand around the word 'is' (who.is-style names); Anyone wanting a short, distinctive ccTLD with no residency restriction and flat renewal pricing.