.cc registration
.cc is the country-code domain extension assigned to the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, but registration is open internationally. It suits businesses, communities, creative projects, and technology products seeking a short alternative to crowded conventional extensions. Names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Registering a .cc domain does not involve a special registry procedure or additional documentation. A name may contain between 1 and 63 characters. The extension also supports internationalized domain names using many accented Latin characters, making it suitable for brands and terms written in several European languages. To transfer a .cc domain to host.yt, first remove the registrar lock or other transfer protection at your current registrar. You must then obtain the domain’s authorization code and submit it with the transfer request. Completion may take several days, and a successful transfer adds one year to the domain’s expiry date. Changing the registered holder requires authentication by both parties. Validation emails are sent to the current holder and the proposed new holder, and both must act within five days or the request is cancelled. The holder change itself does not alter the domain’s existing expiry date. Through host.yt, .cc domains can also support routine management such as renewals, DNS changes, DNSSEC, registrar locking, forwarding, and privacy preferences where available.
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Specifications
| Registration | 11.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 11.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 11.99 EUR |
| Restore | 11.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 11.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .cc extension stand for?
cc is the country-code top-level domain assigned to the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, an Australian external territory. Although it has a geographic origin, the extension is used internationally for businesses, creative projects, communities, and technology services that value its short and memorable form.
Who can register a .cc domain?
cc registration is open internationally, with no local-presence requirement described by the registry procedure. Individuals, organizations, and businesses may register an available name. Domains are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so submitting an order does not reserve a name before registration completes.
Are there registration restrictions or required documents for .cc?
No special registration procedure or supporting documents are required for a standard .cc application. The requested label must contain between 1 and 63 characters and be available when submitted. Supported internationalized names may use specified accented characters from several Latin writing systems.
Is .cc a good choice, and what projects suit it?
cc is useful for projects that need a concise address when the corresponding name under more common extensions is unavailable. It can work well for creative collectives, online communities, consulting companies, content projects, developer tools, and brands that can make the repeated letters part of their identity.
When does .cc make more sense than .com?
com offers broader immediate recognition, while .cc can provide a shorter or cleaner name when the preferred .com is taken or prohibitively priced. Choose .cc when naming flexibility and brevity matter more than conventional familiarity, but expect to reinforce the full address clearly in marketing and communications.
How quickly is a .cc domain registered, and how long does it last?
An available .cc name is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis after the registration request is accepted. The applicable registration term and expiry date are shown during ordering and in your host.yt account. Renew the domain before that expiry date to keep the registration active.
How do I transfer a .cc domain to host.yt?
Disable the registrar lock or other transfer protection at your current registrar, obtain the domain’s authorization code, and submit that code with your transfer request to host.yt. The process may take several days. Once completed, one year is added to the domain’s existing expiry date.