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.lk Domain: Sri Lanka ccTLD Guide
.lk is the country-code top-level domain for Sri Lanka.
Overview
.lk is the country-code top-level domain for Sri Lanka, in Asia. It is managed by LK Domain Registry.
Mainly for organisations, with individuals sometimes allowed; the name must match the applicant and be tied to activity in Sri Lanka.
Who can register
Only certain kinds of registrant qualify, or applications are vetted.
Second-level endings: Also .com.lk, .org.lk and others.
Rules and prices change. This summary is general information, not legal advice: confirm the current policy with the registry before you buy. The registry's website is domains.lk. The official record for .lk is in the IANA root zone database.
Before you buy a .lk 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 .lk name? TLD.is gives an AI appraisal that explains a name's strengths and weaknesses.
Frequently asked questions
What country is .lk?
.lk is the country-code top-level domain for Sri Lanka.
Who runs the .lk domain?
The .lk registry is managed by LK Domain Registry.
Can I register a .lk domain from another country?
Only if you fall into a qualifying category. .lk is restricted, so check the registry's rules.
Does Google treat .lk as a country domain?
Yes. Google normally treats .lk as a signal that a site targets Sri Lanka.
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Sources checked: domains.lk ยท support.openprovider.eu. Last reviewed October 2026.
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