ccTLD

.cc domain information

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.

DNSSEC Support: Yes IDN Support: Yes Updated: 2026-05-28

Introduction

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.

Target market

Primarily businesses, organizations, and individuals in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, but also popular for creative uses and global branding.

Restrictions

None

Intended use

For entities connected with the Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Registration rules

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.

Renewal policy

Domains must be renewed before the expiration date to avoid losing the registration.

Transfer policy

Domains can be transferred between registrants following standard ICANN transfer policies.

Dispute resolution policy

Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP)

Typical users

Small businesses, startups, and individuals looking for an alternative to more common TLDs.

Registry url

https://www.verisign.com/en_US/domain-names/cc-domain-names/index.xhtml

Registrar prices

Registrar Lowest registration Renew Transfer Fetched
Porkbun $3.40 $8.55 $8.55 2026-06-01
Dynadot $3.99 $8.80 $8.80 2026-06-01
Spaceship $19.98 $24.98 $19.98 2026-06-01
Cloudflare $25.79 $25.79 $25.79 2026-06-01