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The .cd TLD is the country-code domain for the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It was introduced in 1997 to replace the .zr domain following the country’s name change from Zaire to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Today, it is managed by the Office Congolais des Postes et Télécommunications (OCPT), with operational support from the Société Congolaise des Postes et Télécommunications (SCPT), and is used by local businesses, government entities, and organizations seeking a national internet identity.
Primarily intended for entities connected to the Democratic Republic of the Congo; registration requirements may vary by registrar
The .cd extension is a country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Office Congolais des Postes et Télécommunications - OCPT. .cd was introduced in 1997.
Registration pricing for .cd is not publicly listed. Contact an ICANN-accredited registrar for availability and pricing.
.cd was delegated in August 1997 as a replacement for the .zr domain, which was phased out after Zaire renamed itself the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The domain was originally managed by CONIC, Webnet Africa, and Mikuba, but responsibilities were transferred to OCPT in 2011. Since then, SCPT has taken over day-to-day registry operations.
The .cd TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .cd TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
Registrants are typically required to demonstrate a connection to the Democratic Republic of the Congo; local presence or a physical address may be required depending on the registrar.
The .cd TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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