.je domain names: how to register one, and what it costs

A .je address tells people at a glance that a business is in Jersey. It's short and local. This guide explains how .je names work, what they cost and what to check so the name stays yours.

We checked the registry's own pages on 8 November 2026. Prices and rules can change, so confirm them before you buy.

Who runs .je

The .je and .gg domains are run by Island Networks, a company set up in 1996 to operate the two Channel Islands domains. It runs the registry: the master list of who holds which name.

You don't have to deal with the registry yourself. Most people buy through a registrar, a company that sells domain names and manages them for you.

Who can register a .je name

Anyone. The registry's terms say there are "no restrictions whatsoever as to who may register" a .je or .gg name. You don't need a Jersey address or a Jersey company. The terms do require the details you give to be accurate and kept up to date.

That openness cuts both ways. A business outside the island can register a .je name that sounds like yours. If a name matters to you, register it before you print it on a van.

The three kinds of .je address

• .je, such as yourname.je. The shortest and the most common choice for new businesses.
• .co.je, such as yourname.co.je. The older style, similar to .co.uk.
• .org.je, for charities and not-for-profit groups.

What it costs

If you register directly with the registry, it lists these yearly prices on its direct registration page:

• .je: £49 a year
• .co.je: £29 a year
• .org.je: £10 a year, and free for charities and not-for-profit groups serving the Channel Islands

Registrars set their own prices, which can be higher or lower, and often include extras. Compare the renewal price, not only the first-year offer.

Registrar or direct?

The registry itself says the recommended way is to use an accredited registrar. It keeps a full list of accredited registrars.

Direct registration is described as a "bare-bones", registration-only service. It doesn't include the DNS settings that point the name at your website and email. You would need to arrange those somewhere else. For most businesses, a registrar is simpler.

How long you hold it

The minimum term is one year. You renew by paying the yearly fee. If a fee goes unpaid, the registry's terms allow it to suspend the name. It can cancel the registration once a payment is more than 30 days late. A cancelled name can then be registered by anyone else.

So turn on automatic renewal, keep the card details current and make sure renewal emails reach someone who reads them. A lapsed domain takes your website and your email down with it.

Make sure the name is in your name

This is the single most useful check. The registrant, the legal holder of the domain, should be your business, not your web designer.

• Ask your registrar or designer to show you the registrant details.
• Keep the login to the registrar account, or have it in your business's password manager.
• If you change designer, you can move the domain to another registrar. It is far easier when the name is already yours.

Our guide to choosing a web designer covers the other ownership questions to ask.

What the public can see

Anyone can look up a domain in the registry's WHOIS service. For a person, the registry hides the name and shows "Redacted for privacy". For a business, it shows the organisation name if you gave one.

If someone else has "your" name

The registry runs a dispute resolution service. It starts with free mediation by the registry. If that fails, a formal claim goes to an independent adjudicator, with a £900 filing fee. The grounds follow those used for .uk names: you have rights in the name, and the holder has no legitimate interest or registered it in bad faith.

Most clashes are simpler than that. Often the best fix is a different, clearer name.

.je, .com or both?

A .je address says Jersey. If you also sell to the UK or further away, a .com or .co.uk can help. Many businesses register two names and point one at the other, so either address works. Pick one as the main address and use it on your signs, cards and Google Business Profile.

How we can help

We register the domain in your name, set up the website and email records, and switch on renewal reminders. See our websites, or book a free 20-minute call.