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.nc Domain: New Caledonia ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.nc is the country-code top-level domain for New Caledonia.

Overview

.nc is the country-code top-level domain for New Caledonia, in Oceania. It is managed by OPT-NC (Office des postes et télécommunications).

Registrants must be New Caledonia-registered organisations or residents with a local contact.

Who can register

Direct registration generally needs a real connection to the country, such as citizenship, residence, a local company, a local trademark or a local contact.

Second-level endings: Also .asso.nc and .nom.nc.

Before you buy a .nc 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 .nc?

.nc is the country-code top-level domain for New Caledonia.

Who runs the .nc domain?

The .nc registry is managed by OPT-NC (Office des postes et télécommunications).

Can I register a .nc domain from another country?

Usually not directly. .nc generally requires a local connection, such as citizenship, residence, a local company, trademark or contact. Some registrars offer trustee services, which carry their own risks.

Does Google treat .nc as a country domain?

Yes. Google normally treats .nc as a signal that a site targets New Caledonia.

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

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