.so
.so is a country-code extension for Somalia, run by Ministry of Post and Telecommunications. Ministry of Post and Telecommunications sets who can register .so names; some country codes need a local address, so check its rules before you buy.
| Type | Country code |
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| Registry operator | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications |
| Country | Somalia |
| Who can register | Set by the registry |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| RDAP server | None listed |
| WHOIS server | whois.nic.so |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/so |
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From the list of domain registrars. Other registrars may sell it too.
Look up a .so domain
The .so registry publishes registration data over WHOIS. The free domain report reads it and shows a .so domain's registrar, dates, status and DNS in one place. For the raw record, use the WHOIS lookup.
New to extensions? The guide to how domain extensions work covers generic, country-code and brand extensions. For who sells extensions in general, see the list of domain registrars.
Sources: the IANA root zone database and the ICANN list of generic extensions (refreshed 2026-10-24). Something out of date? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
Who runs the .so extension?
Ministry of Post and Telecommunications is the registry operator for .so, the country-code extension for Somalia. The registry keeps the list of every .so name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .so domain?
Ministry of Post and Telecommunications sets who can register .so names; some country codes need a local address, so check its rules before you buy.
How do I look up who owns a .so domain?
The .so registry publishes registration data over WHOIS at whois.nic.so. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .so signed with DNSSEC?
No. The .so zone isn't signed with DNSSEC in the root zone.