.ck
| ccTLD | |
|---|---|
| Type | ccTLD |
| Status | Active |
| Country |
|
| Implemented | Aug. 8, 1995 |
| Registry | Telecom Cook Islands Ltd. |
| Website | |
.ck is the ccTLD for the Cook Islands. It is managed by Telecom Cook Islands Ltd.[1]
Rules and Restrictions[edit | edit source]
Anyone can be a registrant of a .ck. However, the price is much higher for non-residents.
When registering, domain names considered offensive may be declined by the registry. Also, two letter country codes are not permitted.
A domain name will be deactivated if the registry considers it is being used for illegal purposes.[2]
Second-level Domains[edit | edit source]
It is not possible to register a domain name directly under .ck, so the registrant must choose among one of the 6 second-level domains available. Although there are no specific criteria to use them, it is suggested that the registrant selects the one that fits best:
- .co and .biz: organizations pursuing commercial aims and purposes;
- .edu: education institutions and related organizations;
- .org: not-for-profit organizations and interests;
- .net: organizations and service providers with purposes related to the Cook Islands Internet;
- .gen: individuals and organizations not covered elsewhere.
.gov.ck, however, is reserved for the Government of the Cook Islands.[2]
Characters[edit | edit source]
A .ck domain name can only consist of lowercase alphabetical or numeric characters and the dash hyphen "-", and its maximum length is 63 characters.[2]
References[edit | edit source]
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