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.cr Domain: Costa Rica ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.cr is the country-code top-level domain for Costa Rica.

Overview

.cr is the country-code top-level domain for Costa Rica, in the Americas. It is managed by Academia Nacional de Ciencias (NIC Costa Rica).

Individuals and organisations in Costa Rica or abroad may apply, though some second levels need a local presence.

Who can register

Anyone, anywhere, can generally register through accredited registrars.

Second-level endings: Mostly under .co.cr; also .ac.cr, .or.cr, .go.cr.

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

Frequently asked questions

What country is .cr?

.cr is the country-code top-level domain for Costa Rica.

Who runs the .cr domain?

The .cr registry is managed by Academia Nacional de Ciencias (NIC Costa Rica).

Can I register a .cr domain from another country?

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

Does Google treat .cr as a country domain?

Yes. Google normally treats .cr as a signal that a site targets Costa Rica.

Compare and explore

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

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