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.so Domain: Somalia ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.so is the country-code top-level domain for Somalia. "So" hacks.

Overview

Used for names and phrases ending in "so".

.so is the country code for Somalia.

Who can register

Check current rules with the registry.

Second-level endings: Also .com.so, .net.so, .org.so and others.

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

Frequently asked questions

What country is .so?

.so is the country-code top-level domain for Somalia.

Who runs the .so domain?

The .so registry is managed by Somalia National Communications Authority (dotSO).

Can I register a .so domain from another country?

Check current rules with the registry.

Does Google treat .so as a country domain?

Yes. Google normally treats .so as a signal that a site targets Somalia.

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Sources checked: en.wikipedia.org · wiki.hexonet.net. Last reviewed October 2026.

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