.coop

.Coop domain names represent a new domain exclusively for cooperatives. The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) approved the .Coop domain name in November 2000. Dot COOP, a subsidiary of the National Cooperative Business Association (NCBA), is the sponsor for .coop. .Coop domain names work exactly like the much-older .com, .net, .org domains. Since .Coop domains are much newer than the “Big Three,” there are many more .Coop domain names are available for registration by cooperatives for business and contact use.

Only cooperatives and businesses that they own can register a .Coop domain name. Dot COOP works with cooperative membership organizations worldwide to verify eligibility. When you register your .Coop domain, you will need to identify two cooperatives to which you belong or which can confirm your status. Dot coop is officially recognized and therefore will work properly all over the world, with any Web browser software.

.Coop domain links :

http://www.nic.coop/about.asp - This Web site has a great explanation of the .Coop domain name extension as well as links to .Coop domain registration.

http://www.domains.coop/ - This Web site contains a useful search box where you can input any desired dot coop name to see if it is currently available.

http://www.domainbank.net/coop/overview.cfm – DomainBank.net offers .coop domain name registration for about $100 per year. Domain Bank offers all kinds of accredited domain registration services.

We hope that this brief .Coop domain guide has helped you. The .coop domain name extension is only one among dozens, so feel free to browse through our Web site for more domain name extension information.