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What is .coop?

.coop is a generic top-level domain, operated by DotCooperation LLC. It's live in the official IANA DNS root zone and open for public registration through accredited registrars — anyone can register a .coop domain if the name is available.
Type
Generic
Registration
Open to public
In DNS root
Yes

Registry operator: DotCooperation LLC — per the IANA root database.

Source: IANA root zone database, checked August 23, 2026.

Is .coop a real domain extension?

Yes — .coop is a real top-level domain. It's present in the official IANA DNS root zone, which is the authoritative list of every live TLD on the internet.

Who runs .coop?

.coop is operated by DotCooperation LLC, per the IANA root database.

What is .coop used for?

As an open generic extension, .coop can be registered by anyone for any kind of website — there are no topic restrictions unless the registry sets a specific policy.

Can anyone register a .coop domain?

Yes — .coop is open for public registration through accredited registrars. Whether a specific name is available depends on whether someone already owns it.

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