# .cc (Cocos (Keeling) Islands)
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Also used as a generic TLD, often by organizations with "cc" in their names, such as consulting companies, cloud computing companies, or cycling clubs. The extension is a popular alternative to ".com."

**Lease period for registration and renewal**  
One to ten years.

**Restrictions**  
Open to the public, with no restrictions.

**Privacy protection (applies to all contact types: person, company, association, and public body)**  
+ **Hidden** – address, phone number, fax number, and email address
+ **Not hidden** – contact name and organization name

**Domain locking to prevent unauthorized transfers**  
Supported.

**Internationalized domain names**  
Not supported.

**Authorization code required for transfers**  
Yes

**DNSSEC**  
Supported for domain registration. For more information, see [Configuring DNSSEC for a domain](domain-configure-dnssec.md).

**Deadlines for renewing and restoring domains**  
+ Renewal is possible: Until the expiration date
+ Late renewal with Route 53 is possible: Until 44 days after expiration
+ Domain is deleted from Route 53: 45 days after expiration
+ Restoration with the registry is possible: Between 30 days and 60 days after expiration
+ Domain is deleted from the registry: 65 days after expiration