.fo

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.fo
DotFO domain logo.png
Introduced14 May 1993
TLD type Country code top-level domain
StatusActive
Registry Økisnavn
SponsorFO Council
Intended useEntities connected with Flag of the Faroe Islands.svg  Faroe Islands
Actual useGets some use for sites, companies, and organizations related to Faroe Islands
Registered domains7,541 (2022-12-16) [1]
Registration restrictionsRegistrations are expected to be based on trademark or legal name of registrant
StructureRegistrations are available directly at second level
Documents Regulations
Dispute policiesRegistrations are published for opposition if not based on trademark owned by applicant
Registry website økisnavn.fo

.fo is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the Faroe Islands.

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History

The .fo domain was operated by UNI-C, the Danish University Network organisation until June 1997. It then passed under the control of Tele2 DK, who had bought the activities of UNI-C as part of a privatisation.

In July 1998, the operation was handed to nic.fo as a gesture of good will, and recognition that .fo was indeed Faroese.

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References

  1. "okisnavn.fo". okisnavn.fo. 2022-12-16. Archived from the original on 2022-12-16. Retrieved 2022-12-16.