.tc domain extension

.tc is the country code top-level domain for the Turks and Caicos Islands, a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean. It is managed by Melrex TC, based in Providenciales. The domain is open for general registration with no strict local presence requirements, making it popular for a variety of uses including personal sites and businesses. Registrations are handled through NIC TC, which also operates the WHOIS server at whois.nic.tc. The TLD was registered with IANA on January 27, 1997, and its technical operations are supported by a team in Turkey. While originally intended for the territory, .tc has found a broader audience due to its short and memorable string.