.ls
| ccTLD | |
|---|---|
| Type | ccTLD |
| Status | Active |
| Country | |
| Implemented | January 13, 1993 |
| Registry | Lesotho Network Information Centre Proprietary (LSNIC) |
| Websites | |
.ls is the ccTLD for Lesotho. It is managed by the Lesotho Network Information Centre Proprietary (LSNIC).[1]
Delegation History
[edit | edit source]The .ls domain was delegated to the National University of Lesotho in 1993.[2] Initially, technical registry operations were handled by the University of Rhodes in South Africa.[2] Registration was limited to the third level under specific second-level domains.[2] In 2012, legislation passed which gave the Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA) the responsibility of managing, or designating an entity to manage, the .ls domain.[3] The LCA was the registry operator for four years, until LsNIC was formed in January 2016.[3] Technical operations were shifted to LsNIC in 2017, and in 2018 management of the domain was transferred to LsNIC.[3]
Rules and Restrictions
[edit | edit source]Any natural person, company or organization can register a domain name under the .ls domain.[4]
Second-level Domains
[edit | edit source]The following Second-level domains are available for registration: ".co.ls", ".org.ls", ".net.ls", ".info.ls", and ".biz.ls".[5]
Only The Lesotho Government organizations are eligible to register a domain name under ".gov.ls".[4]
Characters
[edit | edit source]To be valid, a domain name:
- must use only alphanumeric characters and dashes (-);
- must not begin or end with dashes (-);
- must not have more than 63 characters;
- must not have spaces between them.[4]
References
[edit | edit source]ICANNWiki resources: Special Pages | Content Guide | Documentation | Development || Maintenance: Articles needing attention | Candidates for deletion || Projects: Internet & Digital Governance Library