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About .co domain names

Last reviewed on June 11, 2026

.co domain names have special registry policies for expiration and renewal. This guide explains what these policies mean when you manage a .co domain name on WordPress.com.

Who can register .co domain names?

Anyone can register .co domain names. The .co extension is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Colombia, and there are no restrictions or special requirements for registration.

Expiration of .co domain names

Once the domain name reaches five days after expiration, the registry puts the domain name on a hold status for approximately 40 days. During this time, it is not possible to update the name servers or make any other changes, including deleting or canceling the domain name. At the end of this hold period, the domain enters redemption, and an additional fee is required to renew the domain name.

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