ittäpäätteet

ittäpäätteet is a Finnish term that translates roughly to "internet endings" or "internet suffixes." It refers to the country code top-level domains (ccTLDs) that are used for Finland. The primary and most common ittäpäätteet is .fi. This domain serves as the official online identifier for entities and individuals located in Finland.

The .fi domain was established on December 3, 1986, making it one of the older ccTLDs. Its administration is overseen by Traficom, the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency. Registration of a .fi domain requires a Finnish personal identity code or a Finnish business ID. This requirement ensures that the domain is linked to a specific entity within Finland.

While .fi is the dominant ittäpäätteet, there are also some second-level domains that can be registered directly under .fi, such as .org.fi, .com.fi, or .net.fi. However, these are less commonly used than the direct .fi registration. The .fi domain is widely used by businesses, organizations, and individuals in Finland to establish an online presence that clearly identifies them with the country. Its use signifies a connection to Finland and is often a preferred choice for local entities.