The .cc domain is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, managed by Verisign. It is popular globally for various uses beyond its geographic origin.
The .cc domain is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, an Australian territory. Despite its geographic designation, it has gained popularity globally as a versatile and memorable domain extension. Managed by Verisign, .cc domains are used by a wide range of users, from businesses and organizations to individuals and bloggers. The .cc extension is favored for its simplicity and availability, often being used as a creative alternative to more traditional TLDs.
Primarily businesses, organizations, and individuals in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, but also popular for creative uses and global branding.
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Verisign
1997
Cocos (Keeling) Islands Council
For entities connected with the Cocos (Keeling) Islands
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1 to 10 years
Domains must be renewed before the expiration date to avoid losing the registration.
Domains can be transferred between registrants following standard ICANN transfer policies.
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Varies by registrar
Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP)
1. Domain names must be between 1 and 63 characters in length. 2. Names can include letters, numbers, and hyphens, but cannot begin or end with a hyphen.
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As of the latest data, there are over 1 million registered .cc domains.
Small businesses, startups, and individuals looking for an alternative to more common TLDs.
http://www.verisign.com
https://www.verisign.com/en_US/domain-names/cc-domain-names/index.xhtml