.cc domain — the global ccTLD with no restrictions
.cc is the country code for the Cocos Islands but has been adopted globally as a short, memorable alternative to .com. Fixed price, no restrictions, managed by VeriSign.
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About the .CC domain
What is the .CC domain?
Uses of .CC
Who is the .CC domain for?
These are the most common situations where .CC is the ideal extension.
Alternative to .com when the name is taken
If yourname.com is not available, yourname.cc is the shortest, most recognisable equivalent, at a lower price.
Tech applications and startups
.cc is popular in the tech and startup ecosystem as a short, modern alternative to .com. Many apps and SaaS use .cc for their landing pages.
Portfolios and personal branding
Professionals wanting a short, memorable URL for their portfolio or personal brand: name.cc works just as naturally as name.com.
International projects without geographical focus
.cc is not associated with any region recognised by users — for global projects without geographical focus, .cc functions as a de-facto pseudo-gTLD.
Redirects and brand protection domains
Companies that register yourname.cc to protect their brand and redirect traffic to the main .com, preventing competitors or typosquatters from taking it.
Companies with 'CC' in their name or acronym
For companies whose name or acronym contains 'CC', .cc may be the most natural and coherent extension with their brand identity.
Real examples
Well-known websites with .CC domain
.CC vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .CC with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .cc This page | Short .com alternative, no restrictions | None | $12.99/year |
| .com | Global reference standard | None | $14.99/year |
| .co | Alternative to .com (Colombia) | None | $29.99/year |
| .io | Tech and startups | None | $54.99/year |
| .net | Networks and technology | None | $13.99/year |
Registration process
How to register your .CC domain at miHosting
Check availability
Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.
Complete registration
Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.
Your domain is live
Within minutes your .CC domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .CC domain
Is .cc a country extension or a global one?
Formally it is the ccTLD of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, but its actual use is global: VeriSign markets it without restrictions for anyone in the world. Google has historically classified .cc as generic (no geographical signal for the Cocos Islands), so it functions as a gTLD in practice.
Does .cc have fixed registration and renewal pricing?
Yes. .cc maintains the same price of $12.99/year for both initial registration and renewals. It is cheaper than .com ($14.99) with the same functional advantages.
Does .cc rank well in Google?
Yes. Google treats .cc as a generic extension, the same as .com. For global projects without a specific geographical focus, .cc has the same SEO advantages as .com.
Does .cc have the same recognition as .com?
Not quite. .com remains the extension with the greatest recognition and default trust among non-technical users. .cc is more recognised in tech and startup environments. For technical audiences, .cc is widely understood as a valid alternative.
Why is .cc cheaper than .co?
.co (Colombia) has higher prices ($29.99/year) due to specific demand for this extension as a semantic alternative to .com — 'company'. .cc ($12.99/year) has lower brand demand but offers the same short extension advantages.
Can I transfer my .cc domain to miHosting?
Yes. The transfer has no additional cost. You need the authorisation code (Auth Code) from your current registrar. The process takes 5 to 7 business days.
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