.cd
In today's world, .cd is a topic that has become increasingly relevant and interesting. With the advancement of technology and globalization, .cd has become a meeting point for society and its various manifestations. Throughout history, .cd has been the subject of debate, study and controversy, generating a wide range of opinions and points of view. Whether from a cultural, social, political or economic perspective, .cd has left a significant mark on humanity, arousing both passions and criticism. In this article, we will explore the different aspects and dimensions of .cd, its impact today and its relevance in everyday life.
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| Introduced | 20 August 1997 |
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| TLD type | Country code top-level domain |
| Status | Active |
| Registry | Société Congolaise des Postes et Télécommunications |
| Sponsor | Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Intended use | Entities connected with the  Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Actual use | Not that popular, but used for a miscellany of sites, some related to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and some about music CDs |
| Registration restrictions | None |
| Structure | Registrations permitted at second level |
| Dispute policies | UDRP |
| Registry website | hosting.cd |
.cd is the Internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It was created in 1997 as a replacement for the .zr (Zaire) ccTLD, which was phased out and eventually deleted in 2001.
Except for reserved names like .com.cd, .net.cd, .org.cd, and others, any person in the world can register a .cd domain for a fee. The ccTLD is popular (and thus economically valuable) owing to it being an abbreviation for compact disc (other similar ccTLDs are .fm, .am, .tv, .dj, .mu, and .me). Such unconventional uses of TLDs in domain names are known as domain hacks.
Until 2011, the registry was managed by nic.cd. It was then delegated to the Société Congolaise des Postes et Télécommunications (SCPT).
.zr
.zr is the former Internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Zaire. When Zaire was renamed the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1997, .zr was phased out and .cd took its place. In 2001, .zr was deleted.
References
- ^ ".cd Domain Delegation Data". www.iana.org. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
- ^ "Report on zr domain deletion". iana.org. IANA. June 20, 2001. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
External links
- IANA whois information for .cd
- Official home page of Congo Internet Management (archived)
- SCPT
- IANA redelegation report on .cd ccTLD (2011)
- IANA report on deletion
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