No restrictions.com alternativeFrom $25.99/year

.co domain — Colombia and the world: the international alternative to .com

The .co is Colombia's official domain and the short, memorable, international alternative adopted by global startups like Twitter (t.co) and AngelList (angel.co). No restrictions, available to anyone worldwide.

From $25.99/year · Renewal $25.99/year · No hidden fees

1991 Year created
ccTLD Extension type (IANA)
$25.99 Registration price / year
Open Registration restrictions

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About the .CO domain

What is the .CO domain?

The .co domain is Colombia's national domain (ccTLD), created in 1991 and managed by .CO Internet S.A.S. Since 2010, when it opened to international registration without restrictions, it became much more than a country domain: companies worldwide adopted it as a short, recognizable alternative to .com, reinterpreting "CO" as short for Company, Commerce or Community.

It has no registration restrictions: anyone anywhere in the world can register a .co without special documentation. It is especially popular in Latin America for brands with regional presence, in Colombia for national companies and institutions, and globally for startups looking for a short and memorable name when the desired .com is already taken. Twitter used t.co as its URL shortener for years, giving .co massive international visibility.
Extension .CO
IANA type ccTLD
Created in 1991
Registry .CO Internet S.A.S.
Country / territory Colombia
Restrictions None
Registration $25.99/year
Renewal $25.99/year

Uses of .CO

Who is the .CO domain for?

These are the most common situations where .CO is the ideal extension.

Latin American brands

The natural extension for companies with regional presence in Latin America or a focus on the Spanish-speaking market beyond Spain.

Businesses in Colombia

The country's official domain: all companies, institutions and brands headquartered in Colombia use it as their primary extension.

.com alternative

When the .com you want is already registered, .co is the most internationally recognized alternative: short, clean and professional.

Startups and global projects

t.co (Twitter), angel.co (AngelList)... many global startups chose .co for its brevity and recognizability as a brand extension.

Latin American e-commerce

Online stores operating in Colombia and Latin America with a trusted regional extension that conveys local presence.

Short and memorable names

.co is one of the shortest available extensions. Ideal for brands with short names that want maximum memorability.

Real examples

Well-known websites with .CO domain

t.coangel.coeltiempo.cocaracoltv.coavianca.cobancolombia.cosemana.covine.co

.CO vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .CO with the most common alternatives to help you choose.

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.co This page Colombia, Latin America, .com alternative None $25.99/year
.com Global projects, international businesses None $14.99/year
.net Technology, networks, digital projects None $5.99/year
.org NGOs, communities, purpose-driven projects None $8.99/year
.es Businesses and projects in Spain Requires NIF/NIE/CIF $8.99/year

Registration process

How to register your .CO domain at miHosting

01

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.

02

Complete registration

Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.

03

Your domain is live

Within minutes your .CO domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .CO domain

How much does it cost to register a .co domain with miHosting?

Registration costs $25.99/year and annual renewal is the same price. No setup fees or hidden costs. Full management from your client panel.

Is .co only for Colombia or can anyone use it?

The .co is technically Colombia's national domain, but since 2010 it has been available without restrictions to anyone in the world. You do not need to live in Colombia or have any connection to the country to register one. It is exactly the same as .com in terms of accessibility.

Why does Twitter use t.co for its links?

Twitter adopted t.co as its official URL shortener because it is short, clean and creates very compact URLs with just 4 characters (t.co). This decision by Twitter, which generated billions of t.co URLs, was key to giving .co international visibility and legitimacy as a premium extension.

Does .co rank well in Google?

Yes, though with nuances. Google may interpret .co as a Colombian ccTLD and give it a geographic advantage in Colombia. For international searches, .co is treated similarly to other globalized ccTLDs. If your main audience is not in Colombia, you can configure site geotargeting in Google Search Console to neutralize that geographic preference.

What is the difference between .co and .com?

The .com is the global standard extension with over 170 million registrations and universal recognition. The .co is one letter shorter and can be a good alternative when the .com is already taken. It is more expensive than .com but cheaper than many newer extensions. The choice depends on whether the .com of your name is available and what image you want to project.

Can I transfer my .co domain from another provider to miHosting?

Yes. Transferring a .co to miHosting has no additional management cost and takes 5 to 7 days. You need the authorization code (Auth Code) from your current registrar. The renewal after transfer includes one additional year.

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The .co domain is Colombia's official domain and one of the most internationally recognized alternatives to .com. Since it opened to global registration in 2010, thousands of startups, brands and international platforms adopted it: Twitter used t.co as its URL shortener and AngelList uses angel.co as its main platform. Registering a .co domain at miHosting costs $25.99/year, with no hidden costs and full management from your client panel. Includes managed DNS, @yourbrand.co email and real technical support. Whether your project has a presence in Colombia or Latin America, or you are looking for a short, recognizable extension when .com is not available, .co is the most solid option. Combine it with our professional hosting to have your entire online presence in one place.