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.ck Domain: Cook Islands ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.ck is the country-code top-level domain for the Cook Islands.

Overview

.ck is the country-code top-level domain for the Cook Islands, in Oceania. It is managed by Telecom Cook Islands Ltd.

Anyone may register, but names go under second levels such as .co.ck; direct registration under .ck is not possible and non-residents pay more.

Who can register

Anyone, anywhere, can generally register through accredited registrars.

Second-level endings: Only under .co.ck, .org.ck, .net.ck, .edu.ck, .biz.ck, .gen.ck.

Before you buy a .ck 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?

Weighing up a specific .ck name? TLD.is gives an AI appraisal that explains a name's strengths and weaknesses.

Frequently asked questions

What country is .ck?

.ck is the country-code top-level domain for the Cook Islands.

Who runs the .ck domain?

The .ck registry is managed by Telecom Cook Islands Ltd.

Can I register a .ck domain from another country?

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

Does Google treat .ck as a country domain?

Yes. Google normally treats .ck as a signal that a site targets the Cook Islands.

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Sources checked: icannwiki.org. Last reviewed October 2026.

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