.cr Domain
.cr is the ccTLD of Costa Rica, registered with IANA on September 10, 1990, and managed by the National Academy of Sciences through NIC Costa Rica. It is open to people or entities domiciled inside or outside Costa Rica, though certain subdomains like .ac.cr or .fi.cr have strict eligibility criteria.
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About the .CR domain
What is the .CR domain?
Direct registration under .cr is open to people or entities domiciled both in Costa Rica and abroad. However, several second-level subdomains maintain strict eligibility criteria: .ac.cr is reserved for universities, postgraduate centers, and research institutes, requiring public universities to be recognized by CONARE and private ones by CONESUP; .fi.cr requires the entity to be a financial institution regulated by Costa Rica's financial oversight council; and foreign entities wanting to register under .ac.cr or .sa.cr must have a branch or legal representation within the country. Personal domain names, formed solely of surnames or combinations of first names and surnames, must have a direct, demonstrable relationship with the applicant.
Uses of .CR
Who is the .CR domain for?
These are the most common situations where .CR is the ideal extension.
Business and projects in Costa Rica
The most direct, geographically coherent use: companies and services with genuine activity in the country.
Unrestricted international projects
Direct registration under .cr is open to people and entities both inside and outside the country.
Universities and research institutions (via .ac.cr)
Reserved for academic centers recognized by CONARE or CONESUP.
Regulated financial institutions (via .fi.cr)
Exclusive to entities supervised by Costa Rica's financial council.
Ecotourism and nature tourism
Costa Rica is a world-leading destination for ecotourism and biodiversity.
.CR vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .CR with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .cr This page | Any project, inside or outside Costa Rica | None for direct registration | Check price |
| .ac.cr | Universities and research centers | CONARE/CONESUP recognition | Check price |
| .com | Any project | None | $14.99/year |
Registration process
How to register your .CR 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 .CR domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .CR domain
Do I need to be a resident of Costa Rica to register a .cr domain?
No. Direct registration under .cr is open to people and entities domiciled both inside and outside the country.
Can a foreign university register a .ac.cr domain?
Only if it has a branch or legal representation within Costa Rica.
Who manages the .cr domain?
The National Academy of Sciences of Costa Rica, through NIC Costa Rica. It was registered with IANA on September 10, 1990.
What are the requirements for a personal .cr domain?
It must be formed of surnames or combinations of first names and surnames with a direct, demonstrable relationship to the applicant.
How much does a .cr domain cost?
The price varies by registrar. Check with our miHosting team to confirm the current price.
Can I register my .cr domain with miHosting?
Yes. Contact our team to confirm availability and the current price for this extension.
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