Country-code domain · Libya

Register a .ly domain

Register a .ly domain to turn any word ending in "-ly" into a name, at a flat renewal price that won't creep up on you. .ly is Libya's country code, but its real fame comes from wordplay: drop the "-ly" off a word and the domain finishes the sentence, which is how bit.ly became a household name. We register and renew it at one flat rate — no teaser-then-triple-at-renewal pricing.

$140.50/yr Renews at the same price. No tricks. Privacy free

Who picks .ly?

Startups and product teams wanting a short, invented brand name built around an '-ly' word
URL-shortener or utility-tool builders following the bit.ly naming convention
Businesses or developers actually targeting or based in Libya

What it signals

Pros

Finishes a real English word instead of announcing itself as a country code — the same trick that made bit.ly a household name
Standard-length names (4+ characters) are generally registrable by applicants worldwide, per registrar/reseller documentation
Flat renewal pricing: the price you register at is the price you renew at, every year
We handle SPF/DKIM/DMARC setup for you so mail from your new domain doesn't land in spam
Free WHOIS privacy included where the registry allows it

Watch-outs

Short domains (roughly under 4 characters) sit in a restricted, higher-scrutiny tier, and resellers commonly describe extra documentation or a local-presence requirement for them — confirm current terms before committing to a short name
gov.ly and edu.ly require an official letter proving government/educational affiliation, and content must not violate Libyan law — not a fit for edgy or adult-adjacent branding
Governed by Libyan law via a registry that has, in the past, taken registered .ly names offline over content concerns (notably the link-shortener vb.ly in 2010) — a real tail-risk generic gTLDs don't carry; policy has shifted over time, so reverify current terms before purchase

Registry restrictions

Standard-length (4+ character) names are broadly open to registrants worldwide. gov.ly/edu.ly require an official affiliation letter. Content must not violate Libyan law.

Examples of .ly domains in the wild

bit.ly

Common questions about .ly domains

How much does a .ly domain cost?

A .ly domain is $140.50 per year at Modusdom, and it renews at the same $140.50 every year — no discounted first year that jumps later.

Does a .ly domain renew at the same price?

Yes. Our renewal price equals our first-year price — written into our promises — so your .ly stays $140.50/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 .ly domain?

Yes — free WHOIS privacy is included on every .ly domain, hiding your name, address, email and phone from the public WHOIS record at no extra cost.

Can I transfer an existing .ly 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 .ly domain right for my business?

Registering a .ly domain usually signals a startup or product going for a clever, memorable, invented name built around an English "-ly" word (think shorten.ly-style branding) rather than a literal claim to serve the Libyan market. It is a strong fit for: Startups and product teams wanting a short, invented brand name built around an '-ly' word; URL-shortener or utility-tool builders following the bit.ly naming convention; Businesses or developers actually targeting or based in Libya.