Domain Names

The Libyan ccTLD (“.ly”) domain hierarchy is based on general category of organizations. The following are their definitions:

com.ly: Dedicated only for entities that provide commercial services. Also, registered trade names and marks can be registered as domain names under com.ly.
plc.ly: Dedicated only to entities operating as state owned companies.
edu.ly: Dedicated only for educational and training institutions, e.g., universities, training institutes, etc.
sch.ly: Dedicated only for Kindergartens, elementary schools, secondary schools, and high schools.
med.ly: Dedicated only for entities that provides health services such as hospitals, medical clinics, pharmacies, etc.
gov.ly: Dedicated only for Governmental entities including popular congresses and comities, ministries, authorities and government agencies.
net.ly: Dedicated only for entities that provide Internet-related services, e.g., ISPs, web hosting, portal sites, etc.
org.ly: Dedicated only for non-profit organizations including societies, charities, clubs and youth federations.
id.ly: Dedicated only for entities or individuals that do not fit within any of the above definitions, including personal names.