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.cm Domain: Cameroon ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.cm is the country-code top-level domain for Cameroon.

Overview

.cm is the country-code top-level domain for Cameroon, in Africa. It is managed by the Agence Nationale des Technologies de l'Information et de la Communication (ANTIC).

Widely used for typo-traffic from .com mistypes; Applicants need not be Cameroonian, though some older sources mention a local-entity requirement.

Who can register

Anyone, anywhere, can generally register through accredited registrars.

Second-level endings: Also .com.cm, .net.cm, .org.cm.

Before you buy a .cm 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 .cm?

.cm is the country-code top-level domain for Cameroon.

Who runs the .cm domain?

The .cm registry is managed by Agence Nationale des Technologies de l'Information et de la Communication (ANTIC).

Can I register a .cm domain from another country?

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

Does Google treat .cm as a country domain?

Yes. Google normally treats .cm as a signal that a site targets Cameroon.

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

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