Published: 17.10.2026
The .ki extension is the country-code domain of Kiribati, a nation of atolls and islands scattered across the central Pacific Ocean. The country straddles the equator and the International Date Line, and its seat of government is South Tarawa. English and I-Kiribati are the official languages. Tourism businesses, schools and community groups use .ki to show that they are rooted in the islands. Use the availability form just below this text to see whether your name in .ki is still available.
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A short history
The zone grew slowly over time, first with government offices and schools, and later with tourism operators, shops and community projects. Most of the country's land lies in low-lying atolls spread across a very large area of ocean, so many island businesses work with people on several islands at once. Today a .ki name lets island businesses and organisations show their home in the islands with a single short address.
Who runs it
The .ki zone is managed by a national registry, which keeps the database of names and sets the rules for holders. Registrars sell names to customers and forward orders to the registry. Conditions can differ from those of the larger zones, so read the current terms published by the registry before you order.
Rules in practice
- Who may hold a name: the registry sets the conditions, so check whether you qualify before you pay.
- Accurate records: the details entered should match your official papers, and they may be verified later.
- Name format: letters, digits and hyphens are used, within the length limits of the registry.
- Keeping the name: an expired name can be picked up by someone else, so keep the expiry date under watch.
Who uses .ki
- Dive operators, fishing charters and guesthouses that welcome visitors to the atolls.
- Tour operators that take guests to protected marine areas and to the bird and sea life of the islands.
- Schools, churches and local community projects.
- Public information services and education programmes that serve people across the islands.
Strengths
- The ending links a site directly to Kiribati, which helps visitors recognise a local business.
- A place name can tell visitors about a destination at a glance.
- Country endings give search engines a hint about the audience for local content.
Things to keep in mind
- The zone points to one country, so a business with international customers may also want a generic address.
- Visitors from abroad may not know the ending, so display the full address clearly.
- Pages may load slowly on limited connections, so keep the site light and test it on a mobile connection.
- Registry rules can change, so review them regularly.
Tips before you register
- Check the name in .com and in the platforms your visitors already use.
- Enter the holder's details exactly as they appear in official records.
- Publish content in English and I-Kiribati where possible, with clear contact details.
- Set up SPF, DKIM and DMARC records before you send booking or support e-mails.
- Enable auto-renewal and keep a backup contact for the registrar account.
Frequently asked questions
Can a visitor or a foreign company register a .ki name? Holder conditions may apply, so check the current terms before you order.
Does .ki help a tourism site appear in search results? It is one geographic signal. Clear content, guest reviews and a site that loads quickly matter more.
Is .ki only for I-Kiribati language websites? No. The ending does not set the language, and English is widely used in official and business settings.
