Extension
.sk
.sk in short
The .sk domain is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Slovakia, delegated in 1993 and administered by SK-NIC. It is primarily for Slovak citizens and companies registered in Slovakia, and it is the trusted national address for the Slovak market.
.sk at a glance
Type
ccTLD — Country-code top-level domain
Registry
SK-NIC, a.s. (CentralNic group)
Launched
1993
Country / scope
Slovakia
Restrictions
Registrant should be a Slovak citizen or a company registered in Slovakia; non-residents typically need a local contact
Typical price
$16/yr
Example sites
Slovak business, media & gov sites
Source: IANA root zone database & registry data · methodology
Where to register a .sk domain
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What does .sk mean?
The .sk extension is the national domain of Slovakia — “SK” for Slovensko. It was delegated in 1993, the year Slovakia became an independent state, and is administered by SK-NIC, a.s., now part of the CentralNic group.
Unlike many European codes, .sk has no descriptive second levels in common use — Slovak organisations register directly at name.sk. It is comfortably the dominant extension for the Slovak web, with hundreds of thousands of active domains.
Who uses .sk?
Slovak businesses, media, public bodies and individuals, plus international firms localising for Slovakia. News sites such as aktuality.sk, the portal zoznam.sk and Google's google.sk are everyday examples, and a .sk address reads clearly as Slovak.
Foreign companies that want a Slovak presence register too, generally arranging a local contact to satisfy the eligibility rules.
.sk registration rules and requirements
.sk is a restricted code. The registrant should be a Slovak citizen or a company registered in Slovakia; applicants who do not meet that criterion typically need to provide a local contact address, a service many registrars offer for non-residents. Names are otherwise allocated first-come, first-served through accredited registrars.
How much does a .sk cost?
A .sk is moderately priced, commonly in the $13–$19 per year range (around $16 is typical), with renewals at a similar level. Adding a local-contact service for non-residents can raise the effective cost.
Is .sk good for SEO?
For a Slovak audience, .sk is read as a geo-signal toward Slovakia, supporting local relevance — useful when your market is domestic. The same association can limit reach elsewhere, and there is no ranking penalty or inherent boost beyond geo-targeting. See how to compare and choose a TLD.
.sk vs alternatives
For a Slovak business the practical choice is .sk (trusted and local, but gated) versus a global .com or the regional .eu for wider reach. Among Central European codes it is one of the more restrictive, in contrast to openly registrable neighbours like .at.
.sk pros and cons
Pros
- The trusted, dominant address for the Slovak market.
- Good local geo-targeting for a Slovak audience.
- Backed by SK-NIC (CentralNic), an established operator.
- Clean, flat namespace — register directly at name.sk.
Cons
- Restricted to Slovak citizens or registered companies.
- Non-residents usually need a local contact service.
- Geo-signal can limit international reach.
- Less recognised abroad than .com.
Example .sk websites
- aktuality.sk — a leading Slovak news portal.
- zoznam.sk — a long-established Slovak web portal and directory.
- google.sk — Google's Slovak homepage.
.sk — frequently asked questions
What is the .sk domain?
The .sk domain is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Slovakia, delegated in 1993 and administered by SK-NIC, a.s. (part of the CentralNic group). “SK” stands for Slovensko, and it is the dominant address for the Slovak web.
Who can register a .sk domain?
The registrant should be a Slovak citizen or a company registered in Slovakia. Applicants who do not meet that criterion typically need to provide a local contact address, a service many registrars offer for non-residents.
How much does a .sk domain cost?
A .sk domain is moderately priced, commonly in the $13–$19 per year range (around $16 is typical), with renewals at a similar level. A local-contact service for non-residents can add to the cost.
Can a foreigner register a .sk domain?
Yes, but usually only with a Slovak local contact, since direct eligibility is limited to Slovak citizens and companies registered in Slovakia. Many registrars provide a local-contact service to make this possible.