ccTLD (Country-Code Top-Level Domain)
A ccTLD (country-code top-level domain) is a two-letter [[tld|TLD]] assigned to a specific country or territory based on ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 codes. Each ccTLD is managed by a designated national authority, and registration policies vary — some are open to anyone, while others require local presence.
Example
.uk (United Kingdom), .de (Germany), .jp (Japan), and .br (Brazil) are ccTLDs. Some like .io and .ai are used creatively by tech companies.
Referenced in Guides
Domain Basics