.CK Domain
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the Cook Islands, a self-governing island country in free association with New Zealand.
Registry & Technical Information
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Registration Requirements:
Registrants must have a local presence in the Cook Islands or a connection to the country.
Additional Information
Country Code Top-Level Domain, representing the Cook Islands in the Domain Name System.
The Cook Islands, despite using .ck, also extensively use .co.ck for commercial entities.The domain is named after Captain James Cook, the British explorer who visited the islands in the 1770s.
Frequently Asked Questions
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the Cook Islands, a self-governing island country in free association with New Zealand. The .CK TLD is managed by Telecom Cook Islands and was introduced in 1995.
Registration for .CK domains has the following restrictions: Registrants must have a local presence in the Cook Islands or a connection to the country.
Pricing for .CK domains varies by registrar. Contact your preferred domain registrar for current pricing information and any promotional offers.
WHOIS information for .CK domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.oyster.net.ck. You can also use the RDAP service at null for more structured data access.
Popular registrars that support .CK domains include: Telecom Cook Islands. Check the supported registrars section for complete information and links.
As a country code TLD, .CK provides geographic identity and can improve local SEO rankings. It's ideal for businesses and individuals targeting a specific geographic market.