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'.coop' is a generic top-level domain intended for the use of cooperatives. It was a part of ICANN's announcement in late 2000 of a phased release of seven new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) intended in part to take the pressure off the overcrowded .com domain. It was backed by a coalition of interest groups, was developed by Poptel in the UK and became operational on January 30, 2002.
.coop is sponsored top-level domain and restricted to those who meet specified criteria: cooperative-type organizations or a wholly owned subsidiary. Its sponsor is DotCooperation LLC (also known as dotCoop), which was created as a subsidiary of the American NCBA (National Cooperative Business Association) to operate the TLD.
.coop domains are expensive compared to other domains, costing $99 per year. Registrations are processed via accredited registrars.

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★ IANA .coop WHOIS info

★ .coop registry

★ DynDNS.com - the sole DNS provider for the .coop TLD

★ List of .coop accredited registrars