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.ni Domain: Nicaragua ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.ni is the country-code top-level domain for Nicaragua.

Overview

.ni is the country-code top-level domain for Nicaragua, in the Americas. It is managed by the National University of Engineering (Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería).

Only companies, domestic or foreign, can register .ni and .com.ni; foreign firms must supply a certificate of legal existence but need no local agent.

Who can register

Only certain kinds of registrant qualify, or applications are vetted.

Second-level endings: Mostly under .com.ni, .org.ni, .gob.ni and others.

Before you buy a .ni 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 .ni name? TLD.is gives an AI appraisal that explains a name's strengths and weaknesses.

Frequently asked questions

What country is .ni?

.ni is the country-code top-level domain for Nicaragua.

Who runs the .ni domain?

The .ni registry is managed by National University of Engineering (Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería).

Can I register a .ni domain from another country?

Only if you fall into a qualifying category. .ni is restricted, so check the registry's rules.

Does Google treat .ni as a country domain?

Yes. Google normally treats .ni as a signal that a site targets Nicaragua.

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Sources checked: en.wikipedia.org · www.nominus.com. Last reviewed October 2026.

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