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.ec Domain: Ecuador ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.ec is the country-code top-level domain for Ecuador.

Overview

.ec is the country-code top-level domain for Ecuador, in the Americas. It is managed by ECUADORDOMAIN S.A. (NIC.EC).

Foreigners may register without a local presence, though they pay different rates; some second levels such as .org.ec and .edu.ec are restricted.

Who can register

Anyone, anywhere, can generally register through accredited registrars.

Second-level endings: Also .com.ec; restricted .gob.ec, .edu.ec, .org.ec, .fin.ec, .med.ec.

Before you buy a .ec name

• Check the renewal price as well as the first-year price. Our cost calculator shows what a name really costs over time.
• Make sure you meet the eligibility rules yourself, without relying on a trustee if you can avoid it.
• Search for trademarks and for the same name in .com.
• Say the name out loud: will people type it correctly?

Weighing up a specific .ec name? TLD.is gives an AI appraisal that explains a name's strengths and weaknesses.

Frequently asked questions

What country is .ec?

.ec is the country-code top-level domain for Ecuador.

Who runs the .ec domain?

The .ec registry is managed by ECUADORDOMAIN S.A. (NIC.EC).

Can I register a .ec domain from another country?

Generally yes. .ec is open to registrants worldwide through accredited registrars. Check the registry's current terms before you buy.

Does Google treat .ec as a country domain?

Yes. Google normally treats .ec as a signal that a site targets Ecuador.

Compare and explore

Compare .ec side by side with other extensions, or browse more in the Americas:

Sources checked: icannwiki.org · support.openprovider.eu · www.safenames.net. Last reviewed October 2026.

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