Who can buy a .cc domain name?
Anyone can register a .cc domain. You do not need to be a citizen or resident of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands.
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What are
.CC
domains?
The .cc domain extension is the country code top-level domain (TLD) of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, a small archipelago in the Indian Ocean that officially belongs to Australian territory. However, registration of this domain is open to anyone, and in the past years this domain has gained popularity as a generic option that is suitable for all kinds of websites.
Where did the .cc domain come from?
The .cc top-level domain was launched in 1997. Originally intended for use by the population of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, the majority of registrations of this domain are connected to entities outside of this small island archipelago.
What is the purpose of the .cc domain name?
A .cc domain is an excellent choice for many types of websites: from cricket and cycling clubs to Christian churches and works with Creative Commons licenses. Some popular websites that already use a .cc domain include link shortening service tiny.cc and open source hardware and software company Arduino.cc
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FAQ about .cc domains
For how many years can you register a .cc domain?
You can register a .cc domain for an initial period of 1-10 years. After this period of time has passed, you will need to renew the domain in order to continue using it.
How can I check if the domain I want is available?
Simply use the domain search bar at the top of this page and enter the name of your choice. A new window will open, and you will immediately see if the name you want is still free. If the name of your choice is not available, our system will automatically show you some options that are still free instead.
Can I hide my contact details for my domain, so they are not shown in the Whois database?
Yes, this is possible for this extension. You can enable this option when you purchase a domain through the Openprovider control panel.
How can I renew my domain?
You can easily renew your domain through the Openprovider control panel. You will receive multiple reminders by email when your domain is due to be renewed. Another option is to turn on the auto-renew feature in the control panel, which ensures that your domain is automatically renewed as long as you have sufficient balance on your account.
What is the registration policy of .cc?
.cc domain names should be between 3-63 characters in length. They may contain letters (a-z), numbers (0-9) and hyphens. Internationalized domain names are supported for over 100 different languages and scripts. You can find the full list of these here.
What is the renewal policy of .cc?
Your .cc domain will be renewed automatically if you have the auto-renew feature turned on and if you have enough balance in your account. If your domain is expired, you will have 44 days to restore your domain at no additional cost. After these days have passed, you will have 28 additional days to restore your domain at a fee before it is deleted.