ccTLD

.cr domain information

The .cr domain is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Costa Rica, managed by NIC Costa Rica. It is primarily used by entities associated with Costa Rica.

DNSSEC Support: Yes IDN Support: No Updated: 2026-05-28

Introduction

The .cr top-level domain is the Internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Costa Rica. Managed by NIC Costa Rica, it is intended for entities with a connection to Costa Rica. While there are no specific restrictions on who can register a .cr domain, it is primarily used by Costa Rican businesses, organizations, and individuals. The domain supports DNSSEC for enhanced security, but does not currently support internationalized domain names (IDNs). Registration periods range from 1 to 10 years, and the domain follows the Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP) for resolving disputes.

Target market

Costa Rica

Restrictions

None

Intended use

Entities connected with Costa Rica

Registration rules

Minimum 3 characters, maximum 63 characters; must be alphanumeric

Renewal policy

Renewal must occur before expiration to avoid suspension

Transfer policy

Requires authorization code and confirmation from both parties

Dispute resolution policy

Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP)

Typical users

Businesses, organizations, and individuals in Costa Rica

Registry url

https://www.nic.cr/en/registrar

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