Cocos (Keeling) Islands domain
Register a .cc domain
Arduino and Dict picked .cc for the same reason you might: a short, available ending open to anyone, anywhere. .cc technically belongs to the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, an Australian territory with a population in the hundreds — but nobody registering one today is thinking about the islands. Since VeriSign/eNIC took the registry over, it's been wide open with zero residency check, which is why brandable two-letter names like Arduino.cc and Dict.cc landed there.
$22.80/yr
Currently renews at $22.80/year. Minimum 1-year registration: $22.80 before tax.
Privacy free
Who picks .cc?
- Startups and dev tools needing a short name once the matching .com is gone
- Creative or community projects where the abbreviation fits naturally — collectives, co-ops, coworking
- Domain hackers building a name where ".cc" finishes a word or acronym
What it signals
A .cc says you wanted a short, available handle for a project or tool when the ideal .com wasn't free — not that you're claiming any territory or settling for a discount.
Pros
- Reads as a natural abbreviation — company, creative, community, coin — so it stretches across many brand names
- Wide-open worldwide registration, no residency or local-presence check
- Two letters keep the URL short and easy to say
- Business email and setup help are available as separate services
- Current registration and renewal rates are shown separately below; rates can change
Watch-outs
- No built-in geographic trust signal — it's a generic brand play, not a local-market cue
- Some visitors read it as "Creative Commons" or a .com typo instead of a place name; can help or hurt depending on your brand
- Not the cheapest ending in the Modusdom lineup, and we say so upfront
Examples of .cc domains in the wild
arduino.cc
dict.cc
Common questions about .cc domains
How much does a .cc domain cost?
Standard registration is currently $22.80 per year. The minimum registration term is 1 year(s), totaling $22.80 before any applicable tax. Premium names can have separate pricing.
What is the renewal price for a .cc domain?
The current standard renewal rate is $22.80 per year. Review the renewal term and total in your account; rates can change.
Do I get free WHOIS privacy on a .cc domain?
Yes — free WHOIS privacy is included on every .cc domain, hiding your name, address, email and phone from the public WHOIS record at no extra cost.
Can I transfer an existing .cc domain to Modusdom?
Transfer eligibility, authorization requirements, timing and any term extension depend on the ending and registry. Check the transfer quote before ordering. Keep existing DNS and email records in place during the move.
Is a .cc domain right for my business?
A .cc says you wanted a short, available handle for a project or tool when the ideal .com wasn't free — not that you're claiming any territory or settling for a discount. It is a strong fit for: Startups and dev tools needing a short name once the matching .com is gone; Creative or community projects where the abbreviation fits naturally — collectives, co-ops, coworking; Domain hackers building a name where ".cc" finishes a word or acronym.