.cu is the Internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Cuba, introduced in 1992 and managed by CUBANIC. It is primarily intended for entities connected with Cuba, including businesses and organizations operating within the country.
The .cu domain is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Cuba. It was introduced in 1992 and is managed by CUBANIC, under the sponsorship of the Cuban Ministry of Communications. The domain is primarily intended for entities with a connection to Cuba, such as local businesses, government bodies, and organizations. While there are no stringent restrictions on who can register a .cu domain, it is mainly used by those within the country. Registration periods range from one to five years, and while DNSSEC is not supported, the domain follows standard dispute resolution policies. Pricing for .cu domains can vary, often being more expensive for international registrants.
Cuba and entities with connections to Cuba
None
CUBANIC
1992
Cuban Ministry of Communications
For entities connected with Cuba
Primarily for entities located in Cuba
1 to 5 years
Domains must be renewed before expiration to avoid deletion; grace periods may apply.
Requires authorization code and may involve a waiting period; must adhere to registry rules.
No
Not typically available
Varies; often higher for international registrants
Follows Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP)
Must be at least 3 characters long; can include letters, numbers, and hyphens; cannot start or end with a hyphen.
No
Limited data available; primarily used by Cuban entities and organizations.
Cuban businesses, government entities, and organizations
http://www.nic.cu
http://www.nic.cu