Congolese citizens: free first registration at 2nd levelOther applicants: requires local presence or registered trademarkTechnical management from Switzerland (Interpoint Switzerland)

.cg Domain

.cg is the ccTLD of the Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville), registered with IANA on January 14, 1997. Its management combines ONPT Congo with the Swiss company Interpoint Switzerland. Congolese citizens are entitled to one free registration; all other applicants must pay and prove local presence or a registered trademark.

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1997 Year created

ccTLD Extension type (IANA)

On request Registration price / year

Yes Registration restrictions

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About the .CG domain

What is the .CG domain?

.cg is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) of the Republic of the Congo, with its capital in Brazzaville, registered with IANA on January 14, 1997. Its management combines ONPT Congo with Interpoint Switzerland, a company with technical operations based in Switzerland that operates the registry on behalf of the Congolese Postal and Electronic Communications Regulatory Agency (ARPCE).

The registration policy explicitly favors citizens and companies of the country itself: they are entitled to one free domain registration directly at the second level under .cg, always applying directly to ARPCE in Brazzaville rather than the commercial platform DNSAfrica. All other registrations — whether additional ones from Congolese citizens or from any foreign applicant — carry an associated cost (around €225 per year per historical 2016 pricing) and require local presence in the country or a trademark registered in Congo. Those claiming Congolese citizen or company status must provide documented proof of that status.

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Registration restrictions

Citizens and companies of the Republic of the Congo are entitled to one free second-level registration, applying directly to ARPCE in Brazzaville (not DNSAfrica). All other registrations, including those from foreigners, have a cost (approximately €225/year per historical pricing) and require local presence or a trademark registered in the country. Check with our team to confirm availability and exact requirements.

Extension .CG

IANA type ccTLD

Created in 1997

Registry ONPT Congo, in collaboration with Interpoint Switzerland c/o ARPCE (Postal and Electronic Communications Regulatory Agency), with technical operations based in Switzerland

Country / territory Republic of the Congo

Restrictions Yes

Registration On request

Renewal On request

Uses of .CG

Who is the .CG domain for?

These are the most common situations where .CG is the ideal extension.

Congolese citizens and companies (free registration)

The use most favored by the regulations: the first .cg domain is free if you apply directly to ARPCE.

International companies with local presence

Foreign businesses proving presence or a registered trademark in Congo, taking on the corresponding annual cost.

Oil and natural resources sector

The Republic of the Congo is a notable oil producer in Central Africa.

Congolese organizations

Institutions with official activity in the country.

.CG vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .CG with the most common alternatives to help you choose.

Extension	Best for	Restrictions	Registration price
.cg This page	Congolese citizens (free) or foreigners with local presence	Free (locals, 1st registration) / paid + presence (others)	Check price
.com	Any project with no local presence requirement	None	$14.99/year

Registration process

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Frequently asked questions about the .CG domain

Is it free to register a .cg domain?

Only for the first registration by citizens or companies of the Republic of the Congo, applying directly to ARPCE in Brazzaville. All other registrations carry a cost.

Can a foreigner register a .cg domain?

Yes, but must prove local presence in Congo or a trademark registered in the country, and pay the corresponding annual cost.

Why is a Swiss company involved in .cg registration?

Interpoint Switzerland operates the registry's technical infrastructure on behalf of ARPCE, the Congolese regulatory authority.

Who manages the .cg domain?

ONPT Congo, in collaboration with Interpoint Switzerland (acting for ARPCE). It was registered with IANA on January 14, 1997.

How much does a .cg domain cost for foreigners?

Approximately €225 per year per historical pricing; check with our miHosting team to confirm the current price.

Can I register my .cg domain with miHosting?

Yes. Contact our team to confirm availability, requirements, and the current price for this extension.

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The .cg domain is the ccTLD of the Republic of the Congo, registered with IANA on January 14, 1997, and managed by ONPT Congo together with Switzerland's Interpoint Switzerland on behalf of ARPCE. Congolese citizens are entitled to one free registration; all other applicants must pay and prove local presence or a registered trademark. Check with our team for the exact requirements and the current price, and pair it with our professional hosting.