Secure your Finnish brand with a .fi domain
A .fi domain is the most important digital asset for your business in Finland. It builds immediate local trust with your customers, provides a professional foundation for your email, and maximizes your chances of ranking highly on Google. 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.
Tips for Registering a .fi Domain Name
Registering the correct Finnish address is an important step for your business. Here are three strategic tips and rules that are good to know before you complete your order:
Check for trademark rights: According to Finnish domain name regulations, your desired .fi name must not infringe on anyone else’s protected trademark or business name registered in Finland or within the EU. If you’re unsure, do a quick search with the Finnish Patent and Registration Office (PRS).
Anyone can register: Previously, a Finnish business ID number or a Finnish address was required to obtain a .fi domain. Today, the rules have been relaxed, so both foreign and domestic companies, organizations, and individuals can freely register a .fi domain.
Characters and length: Your fi domain name must be between 2 and 63 characters long. It can contain the letters a–z, numbers, and hyphens, as well as the Finnish characters å, ä, and ö (so-called IDN domains).
Think about your future email: Keep in mind that your domain name will also be the suffix of your professional email addresses (such as ). Therefore, choose a name that looks professional and credible in the inbox. You can register a .fi domain with å, ä, or ö, but we recommend that you avoid these characters in your main domain because international email systems still have difficulty handling them correctly.
Check the spelling carefully: Double-check that you have spelled your .fi domain name correctly before completing your order. Once the registration has been processed by the Finnish registry, you cannot change or cancel the purchase, as the statutory right of withdrawal does not apply to domain names.
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
You or your company are 100% responsible for this. We act solely as your technical partner and intermediary. The domain is formally registered in your name or your company’s name in the Finnish domain registry, which gives you full legal ownership of the address.
A .fi domain is typically registered for 1–5 years at a time. Our system carefully tracks your expiration dates and automatically sends a clear reminder via email well in advance of the renewal date. As long as you pay the renewal invoice, your .fi domain name will be renewed automatically.
Yes, it’s called an IDN domain, and it works great for displaying your correct Finnish name online. However, we recommend that you primarily use an address with standard letters (a, o) for your professional email addresses, since international email systems may still have difficulty handling characters such as å, ä, and ö correctly.
According to Finnish domain regulations, a .fi domain name may not infringe on a trademark or business name that is already protected and registered in Finland or within the EU. If a trademark owner can prove that they have prior rights to the name, the domain may, in the worst-case scenario, be revoked. If you are unsure, we recommend that you perform a quick, free search in the Finnish Patent and Registration Office (PRS) registry before ordering the domain name.
Do you need help with your .fi domain?
It’s perfectly natural to have questions about Finnish trademark regulations, how to transfer your current .fi address to us, or how best to link your name to your email accounts. With us, you won’t have to talk to a machine or wait in anonymous support queues. Get in touch with us, and we’ll go over your needs and help you find and secure the perfect domain name for your business.