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What Is a .co Domain?

Wondering what .co means? This guide explains the .co domain extension, what it is used for, how it differs from .com and what it costs in India.

co meaning: the .co ending highlighted in the web address example.co

A .co domain is a web address that ends in .co, the country-code top-level domain of Colombia. IANA, which keeps the official list of top-level domains, records .co as a country-code TLD managed by Colombia's Ministry of Information and Communications Technologies (MinTIC). The .co registry accepts registrations from any country through accredited registrars, so a business, startup or individual anywhere can register a .co name.

What does .co mean?

The letters .co are Colombia's country code. Country-code TLDs use two-letter codes for countries, such as .in for India, .jp for Japan and .au for Australia. The registry describes .co as an extension that began as Colombia's country-code domain and now serves every sector. Its own description does not give the letters another meaning.

What are .co domains used for?

The .co registry says the extension fits every sector and niche. It names these groups of registrants:

  • Established businesses.
  • Startups.
  • Individuals.

That makes .co a general-purpose ending, not one limited to a single industry or country.

What is the difference between .co and .com?

The two endings differ in these ways:

  • Type: .co is a country-code TLD, and .com is a generic TLD.
  • Operator: .co is managed under the policies of Colombia's MinTIC, and .com is operated by Verisign.
  • Registration length at Namelume: .co can be registered for 1 to 5 years, and .com for 1 to 10 years.

Either ending can host a website and receive email. You can see the current .com price and options on the .com domain page.

co vs com: two web addresses, example.co and example.com, side by side

How much does a .co domain cost in India?

A .co domain costs ₹4,749 for the first year and ₹5,779 a year at renewal on Namelume. Prices are in Indian rupees and include GST. The renewal price is higher than the first-year price, so the second year costs more than the first. Prices are as of October 2026 and can change. To check a name and see the price before you pay, you can register a .co domain.