What is a .SO domain?

.SO is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Somalia.

While it is a geographic domain, .SO is open for global registration and is sometimes used creatively for branding (e.g., “so” as a call-to-action or emphasis in marketing).

The .SO registry is operated by GMO Registry.

Who can register a .SO domain?

Anyone can register a .SO domain on a first-come, first-served basis. There are no residency or local presence requirements.

Registration restrictions

There are no specific eligibility restrictions set by the registry.

Domain requirements

.SO domains must follow standard naming and technical rules:

• Domain length must be between 3–63 characters
• Allowed characters: letters (A–Z), numbers (0–9), and hyphens
• Cannot begin or end with a hyphen
• No spaces or special characters

DNSSEC: Not supported

Technical information

• Nameservers must be properly configured for the domain to function correctly

Additional details

• Registration term: 1–10 years
• Local presence required: No
• WHOIS privacy: Not available

Related TLDs

.com.so, .net.so, .org.so

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