.cx
.cx Summary
The .cx domain extension is a country code top level domain associated with Christmas Island, an Australian territory in the Indian Ocean. Despite its territorial association, it doesn't have any particular geographic restrictions and anyone in the world can register a website with a .cx extension. It is managed by the Christmas Island Internet Administration Limited, also known as CIIA. While initially implemented for use by entities connected with this specific region, the .cx extension is often used creatively by businesses and individuals for clever domain hacks.
.cx Facts
The .cx domain extension is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Christmas Island, a small Australian territory located in the Indian Ocean. Despite its affiliation with a tiny, remote island with limited internet access and a population of just over 2,000 people, the .cx extension gained popularity in the international online community. This was particularly true during the 1990s dot-com boom, when the registry was operated by the Internet Computer Bureau based in the United Kingdom. Regardless of its worldwide recognition, registration restrictions today require local presence or business registration in Christmas Island, causing a decline in its international use. Despite these rules, it still remains a viable option for local businesses and entities on the island.
.cx Benefits
Owning a domain name with the .cx extension offers several potential benefits. First, it gives your website an association with Christmas Island, which could be particularly beneficial if your content or business is related to this location. Additionally, the .cx extension is relatively unique compared to common options like .com or .net, which can make your website name stick out and be more memorable to visitors. This can also give greater availability for your preferred domain name. Lastly, this distinctive extension could provoke curiosity and intrigue about your website, attracting more visitors out of interest.
.cx Uses
The .cx domain extension holds great appeal for businesses and individuals seeking to make their mark in a less congested domain name space. This could be particularly advantageous for startup businesses who want to establish a unique and memorable online identity. Similarly, for businesses and individuals based in, or targeting the consumer market in Christmas Island, the .cx domain extension offers a strong local connection and sense of community to customers. Additionally, technology companies or cyber security firms might find the .cx extension appealing due to its subtle nod to the term 'cyber' or 'complex'. Lastly, it could provide branding opportunities for companies with names or acronyms that include the letters 'cx'.
.cx Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .cx domain name?
A .cx domain name is a country code top-level domain (ccTLD) designated for Christmas Island, an Australian territory located in the Indian Ocean. It is managed by the Christmas Island Internet Administration (CIIA). As with other ccTLDs, it can be used by anyone interested in that market or wanting to represent a presence in that geographic area.
Why should I use a .cx extension?
Using a .cx domain name extension could be beneficial if you are targeting users or customers based in the Christmas Island, as it is its country code top-level domain (ccTLD). This domain can also be used globally for various purposes depending on availability and creativity. However, it's not as commonly recognized as extensions such as .com or .net.
Who is able to buy a .cx domain name?
Anyone can buy a .cx domain name. There are no specific restrictions or requirements to purchase it, making it accessible to individuals and businesses globally.
Where can I buy a .cx domain name?
A .cx domain name can be purchased from any of the providers in the Registrars list.
Comprobar la disponibilidad del dominio
Averigüe si un .cx dominio está disponible para su registro.
.cx
Registradores (29)
| Registrador | Inscripción | Renovar | Transferencia | Privacidad de WHOIS | Impuesto / Tasas | Funciones gratuitas | Clasificación | Pago | 3 Año Valor Puntuación |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $115.49 | $140.99 | $115.49 |
|
|
|
|
|||
| €➜ $134.05 | €➜ $134.05 | €➜ $134.05 |
|
|
|
|
|||
| $19.77 | $22.12 | $19.77 | Ninguno |
|
|
|
|||
| £➜ $22.95 | £➜ $22.95 | £➜ $22.95 |
|
|
|
|
|||
| $40.00 | $40.00 | $18.00 |
|
|
|
|
|||
| $62.91 | $62.91 | $62.91 |
|
|
|
|
|||
|
$29.87 | $29.87 | $29.87 | $5.00 | Ninguno |
|
|
|
|
| $14.99 | $128.49 | $141.49 |
|
|
|
|
|||
| $27.00 | Ninguno |
|
|
|
|||||
| $75.00 | $111.98 | $73.50 |
|
|
|
|
|||
| $79.99 | $79.99 | $79.99 |
|
|
|
|
|||
| $18.99 | $20.99 | $20.99 |
|
|
|
|
|||
| $17.66 | $17.66 | $17.66 | Ninguno |
|
|
|
|||
| $16.53 | $16.75 | $16.53 | $0.00 | Ninguno |
|
|
|
||
| $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $7.25 |
|
|
|
|||
| $27.00 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
|
|
|
|
|||
| $94.99 | $68.99 | $69.29 |
|
|
|
|
|||
| $16.99 | $103.49 | $124.49 |
|
|
|
|
|||
|
€➜ $102.06 | €➜ $68.87 |
|
|
|
|
|||
| $120.00 | $100.00 |
|
|
|
|
||||
| C$➜ $23.35 | C$➜ $23.35 | C$➜ $23.35 |
|
|
|
|
|||
| €➜ $34.77 | €➜ $34.77 | €➜ $34.77 | €➜ $0.00 | Ninguno |
|
|
|
||
| $22.75 | $22.75 | $22.75 | $3.00 |
|
|
|
|
||
| $16.49 | $16.76 | $16.49 | $0.00 |
|
|
|
|
||
| $22.99 | $22.99 | $22.99 |
|
|
|
|
|||
| $19.98 | $26.98 | $19.98 | $0.00 | Ninguno |
|
|
|
||
|
€➜ $46.37 | €➜ $46.37 | €➜ $46.37 | Ninguno |
|
|
|
||
| $71.90 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
|
|
|
|
|||
| $19.99 | $22.99 | $18.99 |
|
|
|
|
- Precios de inscripción de $14.99 a $134.05
- precio más barato
- la mejor relación calidad-precio
Todos los precios en USD. Los precios incluyen las tasas de ICANN y de establecimiento. Los precios de registro/renovación/transferencia son para un periodo de 1 año.
Precios
|
Precios al por mayor
Precios que cobra el registro de la extensión a los registradores por un nombre de dominio. |
inscripción
No disponible
renovación
No disponible
transferencia
No disponible
|
|
Precios medios de los registradores
Precios medios de todos los registradores y proveedores que cotizan activamente. |
inscripción
$47.06
renovación
$54.21
transferencia
$49.36
|
|
Precios medios de registro
Precios medios de todos los registradores y proveedores que cotizan activamente. |
inscripción
$50.00
renovación
$38.50
transferencia
$33.26
|
Historial de precios más baratos
Acerca de
|
Entidad/País
La región o entidad geográfica representada. |
Christmas Island |
|
Categorías
Grupos de clasificación a los que pertenece el dominio. |
Países |
|
Nivel de dominio
El número de etiquetas separadas por puntos en la extensión completa del dominio. |
Dominio de nivel superior |
|
Tipo
El tipo de dominio (gTLD/ccTLD/grTLD/sTLD/infrastructure/test) |
ccTLD |
|
Nuevo gTLD
Si se considera un nuevo dominio genérico de primer nivel (es decir, lanzado por la ICANN en algún momento después de 2013). |
No |
Política
|
Restricciones
Limitaciones que el registro ha puesto a las inscripciones. |
Sin restricciones conocidas |
|
Se requiere presencia local
Si el registro requiere que el solicitante de registro tenga una dirección física local en la región. |
No |
|
Compatible con DNSSEC
Si la zona DNS del registro es compatible con las extensiones de seguridad DNS (DNSSEC). |
Sí |
|
Dominios Premium
Si el registro cobra precios más elevados por determinados nombres de dominio "premium". |
Inscripciones |
|
Años mínimos de registro
Años mínimos en los que se puede registrar un dominio en el momento de la compra. |
1 |
|
Años mínimos de renovación
Años mínimos permitidos en los que se puede renovar un dominio. |
1 |
Registro
|
Página web del registro
El sitio web del registro para obtener información sobre el registro de TLD. |
cxda.org.cx |
|
Servidor WHOIS
Nombre de host del servidor del registro que almacena la información de contacto del registrante del dominio. |
whois.nic.cx |
|
Organización de la gestión
Entidad responsable de la gestión del TLD. |
Christmas Island Domain Administration Limited |
|
Dirección de la organización de gestión
Ubicación física de la organización de gestión. |
Christmas Island Technology Centre (6RCI) Nursery Road, Drumsite Indian Ocean WA 6798 Christmas Island |
Sintaxis de dominio
|
Caracteres mínimos registrables
Longitud mínima de etiqueta permitida para ser registrada. |
2 |
|
Máximo de caracteres registrables
Longitud máxima de etiqueta que se permite registrar. |
63 |
Servidores de nombres
Los servidores de nombres raíz del registro que almacenan todos los servidores de nombres autoritativos de los dominios registrados.
| Nombre del anfitrión | Dirección IPv4 | Dirección IPv6 |
|---|---|---|
| ns.anycast.nic.cx | 204.61.216.16 | 2001:500:14:6016:ad:0:0:1 |
| ns1.anycastdns.cz | 185.38.108.108 | 2a00:fea0:dead:0:0:0:0:beef |
| ns2.anycastdns.cz | 185.28.194.194 | |