COUNTRY-CODE · Lesotho
SAT · 25 JUL 2026
.ls
.ls domain extension
.ls is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Lesotho, managed by the Lesotho Network Information Centre Proprietary (LSNIC). Registration is open to anyone, though some local presence requirements can apply. The domain is widely used by businesses, organizations, and indi…
About .ls
.ls is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Lesotho, managed by the Lesotho Network Information Centre Proprietary (LSNIC). Registration is open to anyone, though some local presence requirements can apply. The domain is widely used by businesses, organizations, and individuals within Lesotho, and it also supports international registrations. You can register .ls domains through accredited registrars listed at www.nic.ls. The WHOIS server is whois.nic.ls. The IANA record shows this TLD was registered on January 13, 1993.
History
In June 2018, management of .ls was transferred from an earlier operator to LSNIC, a proprietary company related to the Lesotho Communications Authority. LSNIC now oversees the domain's policies and operations.
Eligibility & restrictions
No specific eligibility restrictions are listed in the IANA record. However, local presence may be required for some registrations, and registrants should check with accredited registrars for current rules.
Technical record
- .ls
- .ls
- COUNTRY-CODE
- Lesotho Network Information Centre Proprietary (LSNIC)