.CC Top-Level Domain
The .cc domain is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Cocos (Keeling) Islands, an Australian external territory. However, it has gained popularity as a global alternative to .com due to its versatility.
Registry: VeriSign Global Registry Services
Type: ccTLD
Introduced: 1997
WHOIS Server: whois.verisign-grs.com
RDAP Server: https://rdap.verisign.com/cc/v1/
Average Pricing: $20
Restrictions: No specific restrictions; open for global registration
Additional Information
What is a ccTLD?
Country Code Top-Level Domain, originally assigned to the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, but now used globally as an alternative to .com
Fun Facts
Despite being a ccTLD, .cc is often marketed as meaning 'Chinese Commercial' or 'Creative Commons'It's popular among tech startups and creative businesses as an alternative to .com