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Fi-domain name search

Check whether the domain name you want is available. You can also view the public information of a registered .fi domain name.

How to search for a .fi domain name

  1. Step 1

    Enter the domain name in the search service

    Enter the domain name without the www prefix.

  2. Step 2

    Check the search result

    The search result shows whether the domain name is available, registered or has another status. If the domain name is registered, you can view its public information.

If the domain name is available

If the .fi domain name you want is available, first make sure that it does not infringe a protected name or trademark owned by another party.

Then contact a domain name registrar. The registrar will register the domain name for you.

If the domain name is registered

You can view the public information of a registered .fi domain name in the search service.

The search result also shows the date when the domain name will become available for registration if the current holder does not renew it.

What the domain name status means
Domain name statusMeaning
AvailableThe domain name is available for registration.
RegisteredThe domain name has already been registered. The domain name will become available for registration one month (grace period) after the expiration, unless the holder renews the domain name.
Temporarily removed from fi-rootThe domain name has temporarily been removed from the domain name register and fi-root by Traficom's decision and cannot be registered.
Transfer deniedThe domain name has already been registered. At the moment, the domain name cannot be transferred to another holder by law.
In grace periodThe domain name has been removed from the domain name register by Traficom's decision or the holder’s request. It will become available for registration one month (grace period) after the removal from register, unless the holder cancels the removal during the grace period.
Validity expiredThe domain name has already been registered. The domain name will become available for registration one month (grace period) after the expiration, unless the holder renews the domain name.

If the search result is "The domain name cannot be registered", the domain name does not meet the formal requirements laid down by law and cannot be registered.

What information is displayed for a registered domain name

The registration and expiration dates of a registered domain name are displayed.

If the domain name holder is a private individual, only the domain name is displayed in the search service.

If the holder is a company or organisation, the company’s or organisation’s name and contact details are displayed. Publishing the email address is optional.

You can also use the service to check the public information of your own .fi domain names. If your contact details change, update them through your domain name registrar.

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