.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.
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
Registrar prices
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