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The .cr TLD is the country-code domain for Costa Rica, managed by the National Academy of Sciences. It is used by individuals, businesses, and organizations both within Costa Rica and internationally, with specific second-level domains for different sectors such as commerce, education, and government.
Open to individuals and legal entities domiciled in Costa Rica or abroad. Certain second-level domains have restrictions based on entity type (e.g., .go.cr for government only). Third-level domains under .ac.cr, .ed.cr, .fi.cr, .or.cr, and .sa.cr require a branch or representation in Costa Rica for foreign applicants.
The .cr extension is a country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by National Academy of Sciences (Academia Nacional de Ciencias). .cr was introduced in 1990.
Registration pricing for .cr is not publicly listed. Contact an ICANN-accredited registrar for availability and pricing.
The .cr domain was delegated to the National Academy of Sciences in September 1990. It has been actively managed since then with structured second-level domains to serve different sectors of Costa Rican society, including education, government, and commerce. The registry has maintained DNSSEC support since at least 2026 as shown in AXFR records.
The .cr TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .cr TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
Domain names must be 3–63 characters long, contain only letters A–Z, digits 0–9, and hyphens. They cannot start or end with a hyphen or contain consecutive hyphens. Subject to second-level domain restrictions based on entity type.
The .cr TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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