Domain Name Examples
- localfarmers.coop
- communitygardens.coop
- artisanbakers.coop
- eco-friendlyproducts.coop
Potential Uses for this TLD
- .coop TLD can be used for cooperative businesses
- community-focused organisations
- agricultural cooperatives
- and consumer co-operatives.
TLD Restrictions
Registration Restrictions for .coop TLD
The .coop top-level domain (TLD) is specifically intended for cooperatives and organisations that are aligned with the cooperative principles. Here are the key eligibility requirements:
- Eligibility: Only cooperatives, defined as businesses owned and democratically controlled by their members, can register a .coop domain.
- Membership Verification: Applicants must provide proof of their cooperative status through documentation, such as a charter, bylaws, or a similar legal instrument that establishes their cooperative identity.
- Use of the Domain: The domain must be used in connection with the cooperative business or organisation that registered it.
There are no specific residency requirements for registering a .coop domain, but the registrant must meet the cooperative eligibility criteria outlined above.
In summary, the .coop TLD can only be used by bona fide cooperatives and is subject to specific registration restrictions to verify their legitimacy.
Hipposerve TLD Pricing
Registration
£66.99
Transfer
£66.99
Renewal
£88.99
Technical Information
Characters Allowed
Number of characters allowed: 3 to 63
IDN Compatibility
IDN character compatibility: Yes
Registration Period
Registration periods: 1 to 10 years
DNSSEC Compatibility
DNSSEC compatibility: Yes
Renewal Period
Renewal periods: 1 to 10 years
Registration Delay
Registration delay: Instant to 24 hours
Transfer Time
Time taken to transfer: 5 to 7 days
Transfer Lock
Transfer lock time: 60 days.
