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.co Domain: Colombia ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.co is the country-code top-level domain for Colombia. The ".com alternative".

Overview

Marketed for years as short for "company" or "commerce", .co is used by businesses worldwide as an alternative to .com.

.co is the country code for Colombia. Its global marketing turned it into one of the best-known ccTLDs outside its home country.

Its closeness to .com is both a strength and a risk: people may type .com by habit and land on someone else's site. If you use .co, consider whether you can also control the matching .com, or make sure your audience knows your address well.

Who can register

Generally open to registrants worldwide.

Second-level endings: Also .com.co; .org.co, .edu.co, .gov.co, .mil.co are limited to Colombian registrants.

Before you buy a .co 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 .co name? TLD.is gives an AI appraisal that explains a name's strengths and weaknesses.

Frequently asked questions

What country is .co?

.co is the country-code top-level domain for Colombia.

Who runs the .co domain?

The .co registry is managed by Ministry of ICT of Colombia (MinTIC); operated by .CO Internet S.A.S.

Can I register a .co domain from another country?

Generally open to registrants worldwide.

Does Google treat .co as a country domain?

Google treats .co as a generic ending, like .com, rather than as a signal for Colombia.

Compare and explore

Compare .co side by side with other extensions, or browse more in the Americas:

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

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