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.er Domain: Eritrea ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.er is the country-code top-level domain for Eritrea.

Overview

.er is the country-code top-level domain for Eritrea, in Africa. It is managed by the Eritrea Telecommunication Services Corporation (EriTel).

Delegated in 1996, but public registration is not clearly available; check with the registry before buying.

Who can register

Clear, current rules for overseas registrants are not readily available. Contact the registry or a registrar before you buy.

Before you buy a .er 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?

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Frequently asked questions

What country is .er?

.er is the country-code top-level domain for Eritrea.

Who runs the .er domain?

The .er registry is managed by Eritrea Telecommunication Services Corporation (EriTel).

Can I register a .er domain from another country?

Clear, current rules for overseas registrants are not readily available. Contact the registry or a registrar before you buy.

Does Google treat .er as a country domain?

Yes. Google normally treats .er as a signal that a site targets Eritrea.

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Sources checked: icannwiki.org. Last reviewed October 2026.

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