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.cd Domain: Democratic Republic of the Congo ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.cd is the country-code top-level domain for the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Overview

.cd is the country-code top-level domain for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in Africa. It is managed by the Office Congolais des Postes et Telecommunications - OCPT.

Open worldwide, introduced in 1997 to replace the former Zaire domain .zr, and popular with music sites because of the CD abbreviation.

Who can register

Anyone, anywhere, can generally register through accredited registrars.

Before you buy a .cd name

• Check the renewal price as well as the first-year price. Our cost calculator shows what a name really costs over time.
• Make sure you meet the eligibility rules yourself, without relying on a trustee if you can avoid it.
• Search for trademarks and for the same name in .com.
• Say the name out loud: will people type it correctly?

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Frequently asked questions

What country is .cd?

.cd is the country-code top-level domain for the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Who runs the .cd domain?

The .cd registry is managed by Office Congolais des Postes et Telecommunications - OCPT.

Can I register a .cd domain from another country?

Generally yes. .cd is open to registrants worldwide through accredited registrars. Check the registry's current terms before you buy.

Does Google treat .cd as a country domain?

Google treats .cd as a generic ending, like .com, rather than as a signal for the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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Sources checked: en.wikipedia.org · www.iana.org. Last reviewed October 2026.

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