.CK Domain General FAQ Cook Islands FAQ - What is a .CK domain name?
- The top-level domain .CK is a two letter country code top level domain reserved for the Cook Islands.
- Why are domain names useful?
- Domain names allow organizations to create a strong business presence on the Internet by incorporating their identity into their Web sites and e-mail addresses. If your organization is planning on an Internet presence, one of the first steps is to register your domain name.
- What is a domain name anyway?
- A Domain Name is like a name in the telephone directory. When you find a name in the directory, it lists the telephone number for that name. When you type a Domain Name into your Web browser, it actually points to a number. This number is known as an IP address.
- What are some of the reserved categories of .CK domains?
- Domain Names registered in the Cook Islands end with a ".CK." Domain Names are also categorized within a "Community of Interest", such as ".co" for companies and other business organizations. The following "Community of Interest" suffixes are available for domain names registered in the Cook Islands:
".co.ck": is used for business organizations. Companies must register their corporate name or trading name, or some form of abbreviation.
".org.ck": is used for "not-for-profit" organizations such as the Cook Islands Library and Museum. For example, the Red Cross has registered "redcross.org.ck" as their domain name.
".edu.ck": is used for educational institutions such as universities, colleges and schools. For example, Tereora College has registered "tereora.edu.ck" as their domain name.
".gov.ck": is used for government departments, local government bodies and other government agencies. For example, the Ministry of Justice has registered "justice.gov.ck" as their domain name.
".net.ck": is used for Internet Service Providers and other organizations directly related to the Internet in the Cook Islands. For example, Oyster has registered "oyster.net.ck" as their domain name.
Source: www.oyster.net.ck/
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