What Is the .CO TLD and Who Operates It?

Overview

.CO is a top-level domain (TLD) originally assigned to Colombia but widely adopted globally as a short, memorable alternative to .COM. It is operated by CentralNic on behalf of Consorcio Equipo Puntoco, a Colombian consortium with identification number 901.959.296-8, located at KR 6 77 42, Bogotá, Colombia.

Registry Infrastructure

The .CO Registry runs on the CentralNic Shared Registry System (SRS). Importantly, the .CO instance is physically and logically separate from CentralNic's centrally managed SRS — it is a fully independent deployment with its own database, EPP server, and management interfaces.

Available Second-Level and Third-Level Extensions

Registrars can register under the following extensions:

  • .CO — standard second-level domain (e.g. example.co), openly available to all accredited Registrars.
  • .COM.CO, .NET.CO, .NOM.CO — third-level domains, also openly available.
  • .ORG.CO, .EDU.CO, .MIL.CO, .GOV.CO — available only manually via the Registry-supported website https://www.registrocolombia.co/. These may be restricted to qualified registrants.

Common Questions

Who is responsible for the .CO TLD? CentralNic manages day-to-day operations under contract with Consorcio Equipo Puntoco.

Is .CO only for Colombian businesses? No. .CO is open for global registration and is commonly used internationally.

Where can I get support? Email support@registry.co for all registry-related enquiries.

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