The top-level domain (TLD) “.pe” is the Internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Peru. The administrative authority for this domain is the Red Cientifica Peruana (RCP), the Peruvian Scientific Network, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting access and the use of the information technologies in Peru. This domain was introduced and assigned to Peru in 1991, recognizing Peru’s sovereignty in the digital realm.
“.pe” TLD is managed under the rules established by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the global entity responsible for managing Internet Protocol addresses and the Domain Name System. This coordination ensures each domain is unique, which is crucial in maintaining a stable and secure online presence.
The “.pe” TLD is available to registrants worldwide and can be registered and renewed for periods of 1-5 years. Any individual, business or organization can get a “.pe” domain without being a resident or having physical presence in Peru. This is beneficial for people or organizations who either do business in Peru or want to represent or protect their brand in the country. For instance, an international organization such as IBM has the domain “IBM.pe” to show their presence in Peru.
Registering a “.pe” domain helps businesses gain credibility in Peru, which can increase customer’s trust and hence improve business performances. Major Peruvian organizations including the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (bcrp.gob.pe) and the National Superintendency of Public Registries (sunarp.gob.pe) use “.pe” domains.
The information on the registration and administration of the “.pe” domain can be checked with the complete registry of the .PE domain on the NIC.PE website (https://punto.pe/en), which is the official site run by the Red Cientifica Peruana, the official registry for .PE domain names.
Therefore, the TLD “.pe” is a significant digital identity for Peru, providing a unique online presence to individuals, organizations, or businesses associated with Peru.
Sources:
1. “Country code”, ICANN, https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/country-codes-2012-02-25-en
2. “.PE domain”, Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.pe
3. “About RCP”, Red Cientifica Peruana, https://www.rcp.pe/quienes-somos/
4. NIC.PE, https://punto.pe/en
5. “IBM Peru”, https://www.ibm.com/pe-es
6. Central Reserve Bank of Peru, https://www.bcrp.gob.pe/
7. National Superintendency of Public Registries, https://www.sunarp.gob.pe/
