A ccTLD stands for country code Top-Level Domain. It is a two-letter internet domain name extension reserved for a specific country, sovereign state, or dependent territory. These codes are based on the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 standard.
Think of it like a digital passport that tells people and search engines where a website originates geographically.
Here are some examples of ccTLDs:
- .fr for France
- .de for Germany
- .it for Italy
- .es for Spain
- .uk for the United Kingdom
- .ca for Canada
- .jp for Japan
- .cn for China
ccTLDs can be useful for businesses or individuals who want to target a specific country or region. It can help with local SEO and build trust with local audiences. In some cases, there might be restrictions on who can register a domain name under a specific ccTLD, such as requiring a local presence.