.ck
The .ck domain extension refers to the internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the Cook Islands. The islands are self-governing territories located in the South Pacific Ocean, that maintain some ties with New Zealand. This domain extension is managed by the Island's Telecom Cook Island company. In general, only Cook Islands residents and registered organizations can obtain a .ck domain. Users should note that third-level domains often have specific restrictions, such as .gov.ck for government entities and .edu.ck for educational institutions.
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Registrars (0)
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All prices in USD. Prices include ICANN and setup fees. Registration/renewal/transfer prices are for a 1 year period.
About the .ck domain
Entity/Country
The represented geographical region or entity.
Cook Islands
Categories
Classification groups the domain belongs to.
Countries
Domain Level
The number of dot-separated labels in the full domain extension.
Top-level domain
Type
The type of domain (gTLD/ccTLD/grTLD/sTLD/infrastructure/test)
ccTLD
New gTLD
If this is considered a new generic top-level domain (i.e. launched by ICANN sometime after 2013).
No
All you need to know about .ck domains
.ck Frequently Asked Questions
.ck Policies
Restrictions
Limitations the registry has placed on registrations.
Companies must use name based on their legal name
Local Presence Required
If the registry requires the registrant to have a physical address local to the region.
Unknown
DNSSEC Supported
If the registry's DNS zone supports DNS Security Extensions (DNSSEC).
Unknown
Premium Domains
If the registry charges higher prices for select "premium" domain names.
No
.ck Registry
Registry Website
The registry's website for TLD registration information.
http://www.vodafone.co.ck
Management Organization
Entity responsible for management of the TLD.
Telecom Cook Islands Ltd.
Management Organization Address
Physical location of management organization.
Parekura, Avarua Rarotonga, Cook Islands
.ck Domain Syntax
Minimum registerable characters
Minimum label length allowed to be registered.
Unknown
Maximum registerable characters
Maximum label length allowed to be registered.
Unknown
Sub-level Domains (8)
A list of .ck subdomain extensions (second-level and third-level domains) that can be registered by the general public.
.ck Root Nameservers
The registry's root nameservers that store all registered domain's authoritative nameservers.
Host Name | IPv4 Address | IPv6 Address |
|---|---|---|
circa.mcs.vuw.ac.nz | 130.195.5.12 | |
downstage.mcs.vuw.ac.nz | 130.195.6.10 | |
parau.oyster.net.ck | 202.65.32.128 | |
poiparau.oyster.net.ck | 202.65.32.127 |
.ck Launch Schedule
Period | Type | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
DelegatedWhen the domain was entered into the DNS root zone. | 1995-08-08 |