.cu is not open for registration by the public.
Country-code TLD / Cuba
.CU domain
.CU domain
explained.
Quick answer
.cu is a country-code TLD run by CENIAI (CITMATEL). It is not open for public registration, so you cannot buy a .cu name from any registrar. The .cu extension belongs to Cuba and is managed by CENIAI (CITMATEL). If you like the word, pick an open extension such as .com, .pk or .co instead.
1 yrMIN TERM
0 daysTRANSFER LOCK
NoAUTH CODE
YesWHOIS PRIVACY
TypeCountry-code TLD
RegistryCENIAI (CITMATEL)
RegionCuba
Best forCuban organisations only
Term1 to 1 years
Transfer timeNot offered to the public
DNSSECNot offered
Dispute policyRegistry policy
01 / Overview
What is .cu?
Cuba keeps its country code for Cuban bodies, and the internet there is run mostly by state companies. The .cu extension belongs to Cuba and is managed by CENIAI (CITMATEL).
This extension is not available for public registration. Only Cuban entities can register a .cu name. It is not available to the public outside Cuba, and payment from abroad is blocked by sanctions. We keep this page so you can see what .cu is and choose a similar extension that is open.
Pakistani businesses cannot register this name, so it is best to pick .pk or .com instead. That is the kind of use .cu is built for.
You can register .cu for 1 to 1 years at a time. Renew before the expiry date to keep your website and email running. Late renewal rules depend on the registry, so do not wait for the last day.
02 / Requirements checklist
What you need to register .cu
!Public registrationNot available
✓AlternativeChoose an open extension such as .com or .pk
03 / Rules and lifecycleRegistration, renewal and
Full .CU policy terms →Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .cu
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
The .cu registry does not offer DNSSEC signing at this time, so DS records cannot be added.
Public WHOIS and RDAP output for .cu is redacted for most personal data. Registration data still has to be accurate, and the registry can ask for it.
08 / FAQ.cu questions,
.cu questions,
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Ask a questionCan I buy a .cu domain?
No. Only Cuban entities can register a .cu name. It is not available to the public outside Cuba, and payment from abroad is blocked by sanctions. You can pick an open extension with a similar meaning instead, such as .com, .pk or .co.
Who owns .cu?
CENIAI (CITMATEL) operates .cu. The .cu extension belongs to Cuba and is managed by CENIAI (CITMATEL).
Why does DomainWalay show .cu if it cannot be registered?
Many people search for .cu and want to know what it is. This page gives the facts and points you to extensions that are open.
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