.cc domains

The .cc domain is the country-code extension for the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, but its short, memorable form led it to be marketed worldwide as a general-purpose alternative to .com. Open registration and the appeal of just two letters made it popular for businesses, personal sites, and projects that want a compact address when a matching .com is taken. The letters also read as initials, creative content, or company shorthand, giving it broad flexibility. Registration is open to anyone worldwide with no local-presence requirement and follows standard yearly terms. Because it is only two characters, brandable names remain widely available where a common gTLD would be crowded. For a business, a personal brand, or any project that wants a short, versatile domain, ending the address in .cc offers a compact, globally usable option with none of the restrictions of many country codes.

.cc domain details

Type	Country Code Top-Level Domain
Registry	Verisign Namestore
Registration	$19.99/yr
Renewal	$19.99/yr
WHOIS privacy	Free
DNSSEC	Supported
Registration period	1 to 10 years

Register .cc domains with an AI agent

OSIR is an AI-native registrar. Every .cc domain can be registered, renewed, and managed through natural language using Claude, ChatGPT, or any agent that supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

Frequently asked questions

How do I register a .cc domain?: Search for the .cc name you want, confirm it is available, and complete checkout - or ask an MCP-compatible AI assistant to do it for you. Registration through OSIR starts at $19.99/yr and includes free WHOIS privacy, DNSSEC, and anycast DNS.
Can I register a .cc domain with Claude or ChatGPT?: Yes. OSIR supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP) with 87 tools, so any MCP-compatible AI assistant - including Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Copilot - can search, register, and manage .cc domains on your behalf.
What is included with a .cc domain registration?: Every .cc domain registered through OSIR includes anycast DNS, DNSSEC support, free WHOIS privacy protection, registrar lock, and full API and MCP access. Registration starts at $19.99/yr.
How much does it cost to renew a .cc domain?: .cc renewal is $19.99/yr through OSIR. Prices include ICANN fees and a 3% or $0.30 processing fee (whichever is greater). There are no hidden fees.