Now Registering a .IE domain name is Quick, Inexpensive - and a Great Opportunity!

So you may have heard a lot about .IE domain names in the last few weeks? That's because the IE Domain Registry has changed its policies to make it easier to register .IE domain names.

Now you simply have to demonstrate that you have a connection to Ireland, and no further explanations are required.

What's more, if you've registered a .IE domain name before, you've already established your credentials and you don't need to do it again. So we've added that logic to our online store. Simply associate the new domain registration with an existing contact for one of your .IE domain names and our systems will handle all the rest. It's the fastest .IE registration in history: applications are being approved in a matter of minutes!

We're so excited about this that we've slashed the price on first year .IE registrations to just €4.99*! Or Free, if you buy a new hosting plan!

But perhaps the biggest news is the fact that .IE domains represent a huge opportunity right now. With the relaxed rules, you can register nicknames, wordplays, anything you like - with no need to explain yourself. And because there are less than 250,000 .IEs registered, there is huge availability compared to larger registries like .COM.

If you've got questions - call us - we're the experts, the number one registrar for .IE. Or visit our gleaming new website and see how quickly you can claim your .IE name!

More:

• Podcast: A Busy Dot-IE Domain Day at Blacknight [Audio]
• 7 Tips to Make the Most of the .IE Domain Opportunity!
• Already Got a .IE Domain? Registering Another One is Super Easy!
  

* Price excludes VAT and applies to the first year only of a new .IE domain name, or one which is being transferred to Blacknight from another registrar. Domain will renew at the normal price (currently €24.99) after the first year. There is a limit of 50 IE domain names at this price per client account. If you desire bulk discounts of IE domain names please contact our sales team.

Red Alert

Not sure I agree with the new rules on principle but it has certainly made registering a name for a client much easier.

Can you clarify how long it should now take to provision a .ie?  I registered one with you guys this morning and it's still saying Checking registration status.  WHOIS is showing a message saying registration in progress.

Red Alert

Red Alert wrote: »

Not sure I agree with the new rules on principle but it has certainly made registering a name for a client much easier.

Can you clarify how long it should now take to provision a .ie?  I registered one with you guys this morning and it's still saying Checking registration status.  WHOIS is showing a message saying registration in progress.

There's still a manual element to the process when it comes to approving the Irish connection - and IEDR have been experiencing a backlog with the spike in demand. But for applications by an existing IE domain holder, where everything is in order, we are seeing approvals within a couple of hours.

If you want to call our sales team, or drop into our live chat room, we can check the progress of your order for you.

fritzelly

Great news
Unfortunately my debit card was refused trying to order a domain - maybe to do with Mastercard Secure which you don't seem to support.

fritzelly

fritzelly wrote: »

Great news
Unfortunately my debit card was refused trying to order a domain - maybe to do with Mastercard Secure which you don't seem to support.

Hi fritzelly,

I've checked with our sales team and they say that they do support Mastercard Secure. If you'd like to give them a call, maybe they can help you resolve the issue? https://www.blacknight.com/contact/

Best Regards,
Conn

fritzelly

Didnt transfer to my bank to enter a pin

fritzelly

fritzelly wrote: »

Didnt transfer to my bank to enter a pin

Sorry, my mistake. We don't support that verification requirement, but your Mastercard should still be accepted ok. Maybe try again, or if you like, phone us https://www.blacknight.com/contact/ (dial 2 for sales) or click on the live chat option and choose sales, and we'll help you to resolve it.

Thanks,
Conn

fritzelly

Oh it seems the money was taken, never got confirmation of payment.
Status says In Processing, how long does it take for the domain take before I can use it?

fritzelly

fritzelly wrote: »

Oh it seems the money was taken, never got confirmation of payment.
Status says In Processing, how long does it take for the domain take before I can use it?

Typically not more than a day. Less than that if you already have a .IE name with your account. There's still a manual approval required by IE Domain Registry. If you call our sales team they can update you on the progress of your registration. https://www.blacknight.com/contact/

Regards,
Conn

fritzelly

Still waiting for this to go live - can I pm you the details to chase up? Hard to contact you with your opening hours/my working hours

fritzelly

fritzelly wrote: »

Still waiting for this to go live - can I pm you the details to chase up? Hard to contact you with your opening hours/my working hours

Sure - send me PM and I'll chase it up. Or email help@blacknight.com to open a support ticket and it will help us to keep track.

Regards,
Conn

DubDJ

Can I ask is there a delay in registering .ie domains since the new rules came into effect?

I registered a new one, adding onto the already registered .ie domain and hosting, and it's been 5 days with the status still being 'Processing/Provisioning'. I've checked for emails about any issues but haven't received any so I'm unsure what the hold up could be.

DubDJ

DubDJ wrote: »

Can I ask is there a delay in registering .ie domains since the new rules came into effect?

I registered a new one, adding onto the already registered .ie domain and hosting, and it's been 5 days with the status still being 'Processing/Provisioning'. I've checked for emails about any issues but haven't received any so I'm unsure what the hold up could be.

Hi DubDJ,

That doesn't sound right. If anything, IE registrations are much quicker since the rules changed. If you want to PM me details I'll follow up in the morning.

Regards,
Conn

DubDJ

Blacknight: Conn wrote: »

Hi DubDJ,

That doesn't sound right. If anything, IE registrations are much quicker since the rules changed. If you want to PM me details I'll follow up in the morning.

Regards,
Conn

Thanks Conn I've sent on the PM.