Report: Colombia's .co Domain Policies and Features

Report: Colombia's .co Domain Policies and Features

By Michael Turner

February 25, 2025 at 04:30 PM

.co domains are a unique country-specific top-level domain (ccTLD) originally associated with Colombia, though now widely used globally for business and professional websites.

Registration and Renewal

  • Standard registration periods available: 1 to 5 years
  • Renewal grace period: 30 days after expiration
  • Can be registered by anyone worldwide
  • No local presence requirements

Domain Expiration Policies

For Tucows-registered domains:

  • 30-day grace period after expiration
  • Must contact Tucows directly for renewal
  • Cannot be renewed through other registrars

For Key-Systems domains:

  • Approximately 30-day renewal window
  • Renewal available through dashboard while visible
  • Contact support for potential reactivation if renewal option disappears

Features and Limitations

  • Full DNS management support
  • Compatible with most web hosting services
  • Supports DNSSEC
  • No restrictions on domain transfers
  • Standard domain privacy options available

Price varies based on registrar and registration period. Search available domains through your preferred registrar to determine current pricing.

Best Practices

  • Register early to secure desired domain
  • Enable auto-renewal to prevent expiration
  • Keep contact information current
  • Back up DNS settings regularly
  • Monitor expiration dates

Domain privacy and protection options are available but may vary by registrar. Check with your specific provider for available security features and pricing.

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