COLOMBO, SRI LANKA – November 10, 2025 – LK Domain
Registry is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with ShortDot, a
leading domain registry services provider, to significantly expand the
international availability and visibility of .LK domains.
Through this collaboration, ShortDot joins LK Domain
Registry's growing network of foreign resellers, bringing .LK domains to a
global audience through their established infrastructure and extensive
registrar ecosystem. ShortDot will serve as the key Partner, connecting .LK
domains with their network of over 400 accredited registrars worldwide.
"This partnership marks a significant milestone in our
mission to establish .LK as a globally recognized domain extension," said
Prof. Gihan Dias, CEO Domain Registrar of the LK Domain Registry.
"ShortDot's proven track record in scaling domain extensions
internationally makes them an ideal partner for bringing Sri Lanka's digital
identity to the world stage."
“This marks more than just an expansion it’s the beginning
of a new chapter for country-code domains under the ShortDot Registry Services
Program,” said Lars Jensen, CEO of ShortDot. “We’re proud to partner with .LK
to elevate Sri Lanka’s digital identity and share it with the world.”
The ShortDot Registry Services Program has demonstrated
impressive results, notably helping the .qpon domain grow from just a few
hundred registrations to over 30,000 within six months. This success
underscores the program's capability to transform national domain extensions
into globally competitive digital assets.
Under the agreement, ShortDot will provide comprehensive
technical operations and DNS management support to their reseller network,
while executing targeted international marketing campaigns with LK Domain
Registry's approval. Their innovative approach includes positioning .LK as
shorthand for "link," making it attractive to global businesses and
individuals seeking memorable, versatile domain names.
"We're currently working with over 25 resellers
globally, and formalizing our relationship with ShortDot represents a
significant step in our long-term strategy," the spokesperson added.
"This partnership will strengthen the global visibility of .LK domains and
create new opportunities for businesses worldwide to establish their online
presence with a premium domain extension."
The collaboration is expected to enhance. LK’s market
positioning internationally through premium name availability, modern branding
strategies, and comprehensive registry services excellence.