.COOP is a top-level domain operated by DotCooperation LLC (dotCoop).
Registration details
Registration term: 1 to 10 years
DNS requirements: 2-8
Whois Privacy: Not available
Domain Locking: Available
Grace Period: None
Redemption Period: None
Authcode required for transfers: Yes
Requirements
Eligible registrants must be one of the following:
- an organization formed as and/or considered cooperatives under applicable local law;
- an association comprised of cooperatives;
- an organization that is committed to the seven cooperative principles;
- an organization that is majority controlled by cooperatives; or,
- an entity whose operations are principally dedicated to serving cooperatives.
The registry will validate the registrant after processing registration of the domain. The registry will send a validation email to the registrant, placing the domain on Hold status. The registrant has 30 days to complete validation. Once the registrant is validated, Hold status is removed and the domain is activated. If the registrant does not complete validation, the domain is deleted and no refund is provided. Domains that have been previously validated via the CVC do not have to be validated again.
The validation process takes approximately 5 days under normal circumstances. To check validation status, contact the registry.
Renewals
Renewing a .COOP domain follows the process outlined in Renewing domains.
Support, payments and other information
- OpenSRS provides 24/7 Reseller Support via telephone or email. Visit our Contact page for complete details.
- Accepted payment methods along with terms and conditions are available here.
Transfers
.COOP transfers follow the procedure outlined in Transferring domains and changing domain ownership.
Changes of ownership
.COOP changes of ownership follow the procedure outlined in Transferring domains and changing domain ownership.
