.co registration
.co is Colombia’s country-code domain extension, but it is used internationally by companies, startups, creators, and projects that want a short alternative to .com. Registration is open and domains are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, without a special application procedure. A .co label must contain between 2 and 63 characters. The extension also supports internationalized domain names with selected accented letters and other characters used in languages including Spanish, French, German, Polish, Portuguese, and the Nordic languages. Availability remains decisive when placing an order. To transfer a .co domain to host.yt, first disable the transfer lock or other transfer protection at your current registrar. You must then obtain the domain’s authorization code and provide it with the transfer request. Completion can take several days. Once the transfer is finalized, one year is added to the domain’s existing expiry date. Changing the registered holder follows a separate authentication process. Confirmation emails are sent to both the current holder and the proposed new holder. Each party must complete the required validation within five days, or the request is cancelled. A holder change does not alter the domain’s expiration date. Through host.yt, .co domains can also be renewed, restored, protected with DNSSEC, configured for DNS, and managed with registrar-lock and automatic-renewal settings.
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Specifications
| Registration | 33.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 33.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 33.99 EUR |
| Restore | 33.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 33.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .co extension stand for?
co is the country-code domain extension assigned to Colombia. It is also widely understood as an abbreviation for “company” or “commerce,” which has encouraged international use by businesses, startups, online services, and independent projects without changing its status as a country-code extension.
Who can register a .co domain?
co registration is open to individuals, businesses, and organizations. The registry does not require a Colombian address or local presence. Available names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so submitting and completing an order promptly matters when a name is in demand.
Are there restrictions or documents required to register a .co domain?
There is no special application or documentary procedure for a standard .co registration. The requested label must be between 2 and 63 characters and must be available. Selected internationalized characters are supported, allowing names in several European languages to be represented in their native spelling.
Is .co a good choice, and what projects suit it?
co suits companies, startups, product sites, portfolios, and international projects seeking a concise address. Its common association with “company” makes its purpose easy to recognize. It is particularly useful when the preferred .com is unavailable, provided visitors will not routinely confuse the two addresses.
When does .co make more sense than .com?
co makes more sense when it produces a shorter, cleaner, or more relevant name than the available .com alternatives. The trade-off is recognition: users may instinctively type .com, creating possible traffic or email leakage. Choose .co when name quality outweighs that risk and branding consistently emphasizes the extension.
How quickly is a .co domain registered, and how long does it last?
co uses a straightforward, first-come registration process without a preliminary application stage. Registration can proceed after the order and availability check are completed. The domain remains registered for the term selected during purchase, with its exact expiration date recorded in the domain details at host.yt.
How do I transfer a .co domain to host.yt?
Disable transfer protection at your current registrar, request the domain’s authorization code, and submit that code with your transfer order at host.yt. The process may take several days. After successful completion, one year is added to the domain’s current expiration date rather than replacing its remaining registration time.