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ccTLD (Country-Code Top-Level Domain)
A two-letter TLD tied to a specific country, such as .uk, .de, or .ca.
By DomainGlossary EditorialLast updated Mar 27, 2026
A country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) is a two-letter TLD assigned to a specific country or territory, such as .uk (United Kingdom), .de (Germany), .ca (Canada), .au (Australia), and .io (British Indian Ocean Territory). Some ccTLDs like .io, .ai, .co, and .tv have been repurposed commercially and are popular for tech startups and media brands.