.ec – Openprovider

This article describes the procedures and requirements of .ec domain names.
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Registration

Successful domain registration requires:

two or more nameservers
up to 24h processing time

Transfer

Successful domain transfer requires:

authcode

Transfers are processed realtime

NB: transfer can be initiated without an authorisation code. Current registrar will have 14 days to object or approve the transfer. If no approval is given, the transfer is cancelled automatically.

Authorization code required	optional
Method of confirmation	authcode
Registration period after transfer	extends
Average transfer time	Realtime
Advanced and simple transfers available	Contact our Sales department to check if easy transfer of 100 or more .ec domains is available.

Update

Owner change (trade)

requested as a normal domain update via RCP or API
processed realtime

Other update

requested via RCP or API
processed realtime

Deletion / Restore

Delete

requested via RCP or API
processed realtime
will result in a quarantine period

Restore / reactivate

domain can be restored during 30 days after deletion

Detailed extension information

Registry	Registry: NIC EC Registry whois: whois.nic.ec Registry web based whois: https://nic.ec/who-is.php Registry zonefile updates: Every 60 minutes
Technical information	Available second level domains: .com.ec, .fin.ec, .net.ec, .info.ec, .med.ec, .pro.ec DNSSEC support: no Minimum length: 3 characters Maximum length: 65 characters Allowed characters: a-z 0-9 - IDN characters: no Registration period: 1 year Renewal date offset: 35 days The number of days before the registry's expiration date, that Openprovider requires the domain to be renewed or expired. More info. Note that the dates as shown in your Openprovider account are always leading, even if they do not match the renewal date offset mentioned here. Soft quarantine period: 5 days During this period, following after an expiration, the domain can be restored for free. This period does not apply if the domain is deleted explicitly. More info. Quarantine period: 0 days During this period, an expired or deleted domain name can be reactivated at an additional fee.
Restrictions	Local presence required? no Does Openprovider provide local presence services? no Local activity required? no Correct nameserver configuration required? no The Domain(s) can be registered without further limitations. Company number (companies) or Identity Card number (individuals) is required.
Policies	Dispute Resolution Policy: http://www.nic.ec/info/eng/resolution.htm
Registration agreement	The registry requires that a registration agreement is in place between the provider and the domain holder. The text of this registration agreement and any required supplements is the following: General registration agreement

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