.COOP Domain Registrar

More Info

• $75 Regular registration and renewal
• Please be aware that some domains may be premium. Renewal price equals the registration price.
• .COOP is reserved exclusively for co-operatives and cooperative organizations, and the Registry will verify your registration.

Getting started with your .COOP domain

How do I buy a .COOP domain name?

Buying a .COOP domain is easy! Just type in your desired .COOP domain name in the search box above to check availability. If your desired .COOP domain name is available, you can add the .COOP domain name to your shopping cart and check out.

What registration terms are allowed for .COOP domains?

You can register your .COOP domain name with EnCirca for anytime from 1-10 years.

How long does it take to register my .COOP domain?

Most domain names registered with EnCirca will appear in your account instantly. Some names, such as .COOP and .BANK require a validation period before ownership is complete. Once purchasing your .COOP domain name, please check your email your additional steps required.

How do I transfer my .COOP domain name to EnCirca?

Transferring a domain name to EnCirca ensures your names are run by an ICANN Accredited domain name registrar with the utmost focus on security. Follow the steps found here to transfer a domain name to EnCirca.

How do I use web hosting for my .COOP website?

EnCirca has many templates that allow you to quickly start your very own website for personal use or for business. Once you purchase your domain name, you need web hosting. View EnCirca’s web hosting and email hosting options and follow our steps to get started.

How do I use my .COOP domain name for email?

EnCirca’s web hosting packages also offer email for up to as many mailboxes as you want. View EnCirca’s web hosting and email hosting options, and follow the steps to get started. 

How do I encrypt my .COOP domain name?

Domain name encryption can come in many forms. As one of the most secure domain name registrars, EnCirca offers multiple levels of cybersecurity for your domain names. From SSL Certificate encryption, Secure DNS, and Secure Web Hosting to multi-factor authentication and domain name registrar locks, EnCirca has you covered. Learn more about our selection of cybersecurity tools for your domain name.

What are the characters and valid character lengths for .COOP domain names?

Domain Names must:

• have a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 63 characters
• begin with a letter or a number and end with a letter or a number
• use the English character set and may contain letters (i.e., a-z, A-Z), numbers (i.e. 0-9) and dashes (-) or a combination of these
• neither begin with nor end with a dash
• not contain a dash in the third and fourth positions (e.g. www.ab- -cd.coop)
• not include a space (e.g. www.ab cd.coop)

How do I renew my .COOP domain name?

Renew your .COOP domain name here.

COOP Domain Name Verification Policy

The .COOP verification process is initiated as soon as the .coop domain is registered. The registrant will receive an email by dotCoop asking them to provide confirmation or evidence that they are eligible for their .COOP registration. The .coop names registered by this registrant will be inactive until the registrant has been verified as eligible. More information about the entire verification process can be found in the COOP Verification Policy.

If the .COOP registry is not able to verify eligibility for any reason, no refund of registration fees will be given regardless of any grace periods.

What is the grace period for .COOP domains?

In accordance with ICANN, Generic Top Level Domains (gTLD) have a 40 day “Grace period” in which a domain name can be renewed without incurring an additional fee. Its important to note however that your domain will no longer resolve on the day it expires. After the 40 day grace period, there is a 30 day “Redemption Period” in which you can renew your domain name for the full price of the domain name.

Is there a Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy for .COOP domain names?

Please contact EnCirca Support for more details.

Why should I choose EnCirca as my COOP domain registrar?

EnCirca is a strong supporter of the Seven Cooperative Principles.  To support the cooperative movement, EnCirca powers the www.Get.Coop portal with an introductory website package tailored specially for cooperatives.

EnCirca specializes in providing additional cyber-security protections not typically found at other domain name resellers.  This includes DNSSEC, DMARC and BIMI.  This is one of the reasons why, among 33 accredited resellers, EnCirca manages nearly 60% of all .BANK domains.  EnCirca ensures its commitment to cyber-security by undergoing annual SOC2 audits for Controls relevant to Security, Availability and Confidentiality.