ccTLD

.cd domain information

.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.

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

Introduction

.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.

Target market

Primarily the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but also open to global users

Restrictions

None

Intended use

For entities connected with the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Registration rules

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.

Renewal policy

Domains must be renewed before their expiration date to avoid suspension or deletion

Transfer policy

Domain transfers are allowed following standard procedures and may require authorization codes

Dispute resolution policy

Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP)

Typical users

Businesses, organizations, and individuals in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well as global users seeking a unique domain name

Registry url

https://www.nic.cd

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