Published: 17.10.2026
The .km extension is the country-code domain of the Comoros, an island nation in the Indian Ocean, off the east coast of Africa. The capital is Moroni, and the official languages include Comorian, Arabic and French. Tour operators, spice producers and island businesses use .km to show a clear connection with the archipelago. Use the availability form just below this text to see whether your name in .km is still available.
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A short history
The zone grew gradually, first with universities and government offices, and later with hotels, travel companies, exporters and community projects that wanted an address linked to the islands. Many families and businesses keep links with the wider diaspora, and the ending helps them keep a clear identity online. Over time the zone has become a normal part of island life, though it is still less familiar to visitors from other regions.
Who runs it
The .km zone is managed by a national registry, which keeps the database of names and sets the rules for holders. Registrars sell names to customers and send orders to the registry. Because the terms are published by the registry, check them before you order, since holder conditions can depend on the applicant's situation.
Rules in practice
- Holder conditions: the registry sets the rules, so confirm that you meet them before you pay.
- Contact information: the holder data must be correct, and the registry may ask you to confirm it.
- Characters: names use letters, digits and hyphens, within the length rules of the zone.
- Renewal: enable automatic renewal and watch the reminders, because a lapsed name can be taken by someone else.
Who uses .km
- Hotels, guesthouses and dive operators on the islands.
- Growers and exporters of spices and essential oils, such as vanilla and ylang-ylang.
- Tour operators that offer walks to the volcanic peaks and the coastline of the largest island.
- Schools, cultural associations and community groups.
Strengths
- The ending links a site clearly to the Comoros, which helps customers and visitors identify it.
- A short name with the country ending can present a niche product, such as an essential oil brand or a local tour.
- The zone suits sites written in Comorian, French or Arabic, the languages used across the islands.
Things to keep in mind
- The letters km are also a common abbreviation for kilometres, so the name may be read differently in some contexts.
- The zone points to one country, so an international brand may also want a generic address.
- Visitors may not know the ending, so write it out clearly on packaging and printed materials.
- Registry rules can change, so check the terms before you renew.
Tips before you register
- Check the name in .com and on the marketplaces where you sell your products.
- Enter the holder details exactly as they appear in official records.
- Publish pages in French and English, and add Comorian or Arabic where your audience uses them.
- Set up SPF, DKIM and DMARC records before you send e-mail from the domain.
- Enable auto-renewal and two-factor login on the registrar account.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to live on the islands to register .km? Holder conditions may apply, so check the current rules before you order.
Does .km help a site rank higher in search results? It is one signal about the audience. Content, the quality of links and the speed of the site usually matter more.
Can a French-language business use .km? Yes. The ending does not set the language, and French is one of the official languages of the country.
