.cd is the ccTLD for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, introduced in 1997 and managed by NIC.cd. It is available for global registration and supports DNSSEC and IDNs.
.cd is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Introduced in 1997, it is managed by the Congolese Network Information Centre (NIC.cd). While originally intended for entities connected with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the domain is open for registration globally. The .cd domain is popular both within its home country and among international users, particularly those seeking a distinctive domain name. It supports DNSSEC for enhanced security and offers WHOIS privacy protection. Registration and renewal policies are straightforward, and the domain supports internationalized domain names (IDNs), allowing for a wider range of characters.
Primarily the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but also open to global users
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NIC.cd
1997
Congolese Network Information Centre (NIC.cd)
For entities connected with the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Primarily intended for use in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
1 to 10 years
Domains must be renewed before their expiration date to avoid suspension or deletion
Domain transfers are allowed following standard procedures and may require authorization codes
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Yes
Varies by registrar
Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP)
1. Domain names must be between 1 and 63 characters. 2. Only letters, digits, and hyphens are allowed. 3. Domain names cannot begin or end with a hyphen.
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As of the latest data, there are thousands of registered .cd domains, primarily used by entities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Businesses, organizations, and individuals in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well as global users seeking a unique domain name
https://www.nic.cd
https://www.nic.cd