.cm Domain
.cm is the ccTLD of Cameroon, registered with IANA on April 29, 1995, and transferred to ANTIC in January 2024. It is an extension with no registration restrictions, though with a documented typosquatting history: in 2006, CAMTEL set up a DNS wildcard redirecting all unregistered .cm domain traffic to an advertising page.
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About the .CM domain
What is the .CM domain?
.cm has a particularly well-documented episode in internet history: in 2006, CAMTEL configured a "wildcard" DNS entry covering all unregistered .cm domains, automatically redirecting that traffic — generated overwhelmingly by users mistyping ".cm" instead of ".com" — to a pay-per-click advertising page. This practice generated notable controversy, since it effectively turned Cameroon into the beneficiary of a massive typosquatting scheme targeting the world's most popular .com domain. Today, .cm registration is open to people and companies from any country, with no need for a local company or VAT number, though it must respect Cameroon's cultural, religious, and social values and not infringe third-party rights.
Uses of .CM
Who is the .CM domain for?
These are the most common situations where .CM is the ideal extension.
Business and projects in Cameroon
The most direct, geographically coherent use: companies and services with genuine activity in the country.
Unrestricted international projects
Anyone or any company in the world can register .cm with no local company or VAT number.
Brands leveraging the similarity to .com
Some projects deliberately use the visual closeness between .cm and .com as a branding device.
E-commerce in the Cameroonian market
Online stores seeking local brand recognition in Cameroon.
.CM vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .CM with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .cm This page | Any project, with no restrictions | None | Check price |
| .com | Any project (the extension .cm is often confused with) | None | $14.99/year |
Registration process
How to register your .CM domain at miHosting
Check availability
Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.
Complete registration
Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.
Your domain is live
Within minutes your .CM domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .CM domain
What happened with .cm typosquatting in 2006?
CAMTEL configured a wildcard DNS that redirected all unregistered .cm domain traffic — mostly generated by typos of .com — to a pay-per-click advertising page.
Does that typosquatting problem still exist?
The 2006 wildcard DNS practice was widely documented as a historical controversy; today .cm registration works like a conventional ccTLD without that automatic redirection.
Do I need a company in Cameroon to register a .cm domain?
No. Anyone or any company in the world can register it, with no need for a local company or VAT number.
Who manages the .cm domain?
The Agence Nationale des Technologies de l'Information et de la Communication (ANTIC), since January 2024. It was previously managed by CAMTEL. It was registered with IANA on April 29, 1995.
How much does a .cm domain cost?
The price varies by registrar. Check with our miHosting team to confirm the current price.
Can I register my .cm domain with miHosting?
Yes. Contact our team to confirm availability and the current price for this extension.
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