Secure your brand in Estonia with a .ee domain
An .ee domain is the obvious choice for businesses and organizations looking to establish themselves or grow in the Estonian market. It builds strong local trust, is technologically advanced, and protects your business in the Baltic Sea region. Search for an available name or start a secure transfer to us in just a few minutes.
It all starts with a domain name
Through our online shop, you can easily search for the domain name you wish to register to see if it is available. The price is displayed as soon as availability has been checked, and if the domain is available, you can register it straight away in just a few minutes. If you already own a domain name that you wish to transfer to us, the process is the same: enter the domain name in the search box and select the option to transfer it. You’ll need a transfer code (also known as an auth code or EPP code) from your current provider in order to complete the transfer.
When it’s time to renew your domain name, you’ll receive a reminder by email well in advance. Please note that you’ll also need one of our hosting packages to be able to use the domain name for a WordPress or WooCommerce website. If, instead, you wish to use an external service such as Wix or Squarespace, you can purchase our add-on services: DNS hosting or email hosting. This will give you access to our control panel, but with more limited access compared to a standard hosting package.
What exactly is a domain name?
It’s easy to get lost among all the technical terms. To explain how everything fits together, think of your online business as a regular physical house:
Hosting is like a plot of land: It’s the physical space on our servers in Finland where your website and email are hosted. Without a plot of land (hosting), your house has nowhere to stand.
A domain name is like your street address: It’s the name (for example, yourcompany.fi) that people type into their browser to find their way to you. It’s the address that leads visitors to your property.
Your website is the house itself: it’s the walls, the furniture, the paintings, and the different rooms that visitors encounter when they step through the door. It’s simply everything that makes your business unique and welcoming online.
That’s why you always need both an address (domain name) and a server (hosting) for your website and email to work.
Do you need help moving your website and email?
Are you hesitating to switch providers because it seems difficult or time-consuming? You can rest assured. With annual payment (and always included in the Commerce package), we’ll migrate your current website, your databases and all your associated email accounts to our high-speed servers in Finland. The whole process takes place securely in the background without your website being down for a single second, so your customers can visit your site as normal throughout.
Transfer your domain to us
Do you already own a domain name with another provider but want to consolidate your hosting, email, and domain management in one place? It’s easy to transfer your domain to us:
1. Request a transfer code
Log in to your current domain provider and request your transfer code (also known as an auth code, EPP code, or domain key).
2. Place your order
Enter your domain name in our online store, select the option to transfer the domain, and paste your unique code at checkout.
3. Seamless Transition
The transfer begins automatically in the background as soon as the code is approved. We’ll make sure your associated services are transferred securely and without interruption.
Tips for Registering a .ee Domain Name
Registering the correct address for the Estonian market is a smart move for your business in the Baltic Sea region. Here are five strategic tips and rules you should know before finalizing your order:
Check for Trademark Infringement: Before registering a .ee domain, it is important to verify that the name is not a registered trademark. The registry is very strict regarding intellectual property rights, and if you register a name that belongs to another established company, the domain may be suspended or transferred to the rightful owner following an appeal.
Open to everyone worldwide: Anyone can freely register a .ee domain. There are no requirements that your company must be registered in Estonia or that you must have a local address there. You can register the domain quickly and easily using your standard Finnish business or personal information directly at our checkout.
Personal Information and Verification Requirements: The Estonian registry has strict requirements regarding security and traceability. When you register a .ee domain, you must provide a valid personal identification number (for individuals) or an official business registration number (for companies). The registry requires this identification to verify who the legal owner of the domain is.
Think about your future email: If you plan to use the domain for your email (for example, ), it’s best and safest to avoid the characters å, ä, and ö entirely in the main domain. Even though the Estonian registry allows international characters on the web, they can still cause technical problems in global email systems. A short, clean domain without special characters reduces the risk of important emails getting lost.
No Right of Withdrawal Upon Registration: Just as with Finnish and Swedish domains, the registration of a .ee domain takes place immediately in the central registry as soon as the order is paid for and approved by our checkout system. It is not possible to change or cancel a registered name after the fact, and the fee is non-refundable. Therefore, please check the spelling carefully one last time before completing your purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
You can choose to register your .ee domain for anywhere from 1 to 10 years at a time. This makes it easy to secure your brand for the long term in the Estonian market. Our system keeps close track of your expiration dates and automatically sends a clear reminder via email well in advance of your registration period’s expiration, so you can renew it at your leisure.
Once your payment has been approved via Stripe, your order is sent directly to the central registry in the background. As long as the company information or personal identification number you provided is correct, your .ee domain will be registered and activated in just a few minutes. You can start pointing it to your services or setting up email right away.
You or your company are 100 percent responsible for this. We act solely as your technical intermediary. You or your company are registered as the official legal owner of the domain name in the central registry, which gives you full legal control over your address.
It’s very simple. To transfer a .ee domain, you need to request a transfer code (Authorization Code / EPP code) from your current domain provider. When you enter that code at checkout, the domain is transferred to us entirely digitally in the background. The transfer takes place without any downtime, so your website and email will continue to work as usual throughout the entire process.
Do you need help with your .ee domain?
It’s perfectly natural to want to discuss the details before you register a new domain or transfer your email addresses. If you’re unsure about the best way to protect your brand in Estonia, or if you’d like help transferring an existing domain and associated email accounts, we’re here to help. Get in touch, and we’ll go over your needs together before you place your order.