What is the allowable registration term for .COOP domain name?
.COOP domain name is available for 1-10 years.
How long will it take to register a .COOP domain name?
The time frame of .COOP domain registration is instant in most cases except Premium domain name and Registry’s maintenance period.
What are the allowable characters and valid character lengths for .COOP domain names?
.COOP Domain Names must:
have 63 characters as the maximum and 3 as the minimum;
both the start and finish should contain a letter or number;
employ the English character set and can be composed of any combination of letters (a-z, A-Z), numbers (0-9), and dashes (-);
neither use a dash to start or finish;
don’t contain a dash in the third and fourth positions (e.g. www.ab- -cd.de), and don’t include a space or https://, http://.
Is Trustee Service available for .COOP?
Trustee Service can help satisfy most local presence requirements when there are restrictions on registering a domain name. Please consult NiceNIC's support team if you have trustee need on .COOP domain name.
Can I hide my contact information on .COOP domain (Private Registration)?
According to the latest ICANN policy, whois privacy service will be enabled automatically by the registries for all generic domain names including new gTLDs.
How long is the redemption period for .COOP domain name?
.COOP domain renewal’s grace period vary for Generic or country code Top Level Domains (ccTLD). Some Registries require renewal up to 60 days in advance of the domain name expiration date. It is your responsibility to pay for the renewal fees before the domain name expiration date. Failure to pay your renewal fees prior to the due date will result in a redemption fee including 1-year renewal. There may be a restore period after the domain’s expiry date, but for some ccTLDs, there is no redemption period. In the event that you do not pay by the renewal date, your website would get down, so please ensure that you would complete the renewal before the expiration day.
Can I transfer my .COOP domain out if I'm using Trustee Service?
Considering Trustee Service is non-transferable, please update your ownership according to .COOP domain requirements before a transfer-out can proceed.
Requirements on .COOP Domain Registration
Is .COOP domain registration available for Individual and/or Company/Legal Entity?
Yes
Are extra information or documents required to register .COOP domain name?
No
Only cooperatives, cooperative support organizations, and businesses owned by cooperatives are eligible to register as specified in the COOP Registration Agreement (Amended: 3 January 2014).To be eligible, the registrant must meet one of the following criteria:Members of the National Cooperative Business Association (NCBA) if otherwise eligible;Members of the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) if otherwise eligible;Organizations formed as and/or considered cooperatives under applicable local law;Associations comprised of cooperatives;Organizations that are committed to the seven cooperative principles;Organizations that are majority controlled by cooperatives;Entities whose operations are principally dedicated to serving cooperatives; andFor no more than 5,000 registrants, persons or entities whose use of a .coop domain name would, in the opinion of the DCLLC Board, advance the interests of the cooperative sector in general or would assist in the development of cooperatives worldwide
.COOP Verification PolicyThe .coop verification process is initiated as soon as the .coop domain is registered. The registrant will receive an email by dotCoop asking them to provide confirmation or evidence that they are eligible for their .coop registration. The .coop name/s registered by this registrant will be inactive until the registrant has been verified as eligible. More information about the entire verification process can be found in the COOP Verification Policy (Version 2).If the .COOP registry is not able to verify eligibility for any reason, no refund of registration fees will be given regardless of any grace periods.
Are some .COOP domain names restricted?
Yes
It would be forbidden to violate third-party rights, make illegal uses of names, or use names in violation of local laws.
Is there other information do I need to know about .COOP?
Yes
The designated admin contact maybe be legally in charge of responding to Registry correspondence.
Are there any extra costs associated with .COOP?
No
Is a trademark or brand name required for .COOP registration?
No
Trustee / Proxy service offered?
Lacking any of these .COOP Requirements? We can provide the necessary local contact details through our trustee service. Note: For some extensions, registration may be needed for a period of two years.
Most frequently asked questions:
How do I check domain name availability status? Can I see if a domain is taken?
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Should I register multiple extensions for my domain name?
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What's the maximum and minimum length a domain name can be?
You can choose from 1 to 63 characters for your domain name, but remember, the shorter it is, the more memorable it will be.
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