Build your brand with a .cc domain
Why a .cc domain?
What is a .cc domain?
.cc is the country-code domain for the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, widely used worldwide as a generic alternative extension. It has no strict locality restrictions and suits diverse online projects.
Who is a .cc domain for?
A .cc domain suits startups, tech projects, and creative portfolios seeking a short, brandable name. It also works for global communities and niche sites that want flexible, easy-to-remember web addresses.
Why choose a .cc domain?
A .cc domain keeps your name short and easy to remember while offering wide availability for simple, clear addresses. It works consistently across websites, email, and marketing channels as your online presence evolves.
Why register your domain with Hostinger?
How to get the best domain name
1. Include your brand name
2. Keep it short
3. Less is more
4. Think about your audience
5. Act fast
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.cc domain FAQs
What is a .cc domain?
.cc is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, an external territory of Australia. Despite its origins, the domain extension has become widely used among website owners outside of the region because “cc” can be used in many different ways.
An example of a site that uses the .cc domain is Arduino, an open-source software company. It uses the extension as .cc can stand for the Creative Commons license.
Who can register a .cc domain extension?
Unlike some country-specific top-level domains, there are no restrictions on who can register a .cc extension. That is, you don’t need to reside or own a business in the Australian territory of Cocos Islands to be able to use this domain extension for your website.
Are .cc domains safe?
No TLD is inherently harmful. .cc domains are just as safe and SEO-friendly as other extensions.
Moreover, the official registry for .cc domains is Verisign, a trusted internet company that also handles registrations of popular domain extensions like .com and .net.
How much do .cc domain names cost?
At Hostinger, .cc domain names cost CA$ 15.39. The prices for the initial registration and renewal are the same.
Registering a .cc domain extension is easy. Simply follow these steps:
1. Enter a website name with the .cc domain extension in the search bar to check its availability.
2. Add the desired domain name to the cart and complete the payment process.
3. Fill in the registration details.
4. Verify the information via email.
5. The domain name now belongs to you!
Hostinger offers secure and reliable domain registration and domain privacy protection to help keep you safe at all times.
In addition, get free SSL certificates to safeguard any sensitive information.