.tv Domain Registrationfrom £60.78/yr
Why Choose a .tv Domain?
The .tv extension is the country-code top-level domain for Tuvalu, a small Pacific island nation that licenses the string to a commercial registry. Because "tv" is the universal shorthand for television and video, it has been adopted globally as the go-to extension for streaming channels, video creators, broadcasters and live shows. It is one of the most widely recognised ccTLDs outside its country of origin, used by Twitch.tv, brand channels and independent streamers alike.
Ideal for:
- Twitch streamers and live broadcasters building a personal brand
- YouTube channels and video creators wanting a short, memorable URL
- Independent television networks and online TV stations
- Video-on-demand and streaming startups
- Sports broadcasters, esports teams and live event coverage
Things to know:
- Unrestricted — anyone, anywhere can register a .tv domain. There is no requirement to be based in Tuvalu.
- Although it is technically a ccTLD, search engines treat .tv as a generic extension, so it does not geo-target your site to Tuvalu.
- Many short, dictionary-word and one or two-character .tv names are flagged as premium by the registry and carry significantly higher annual fees.
- Renewal is on a per-year basis and follows standard ICANN-style transfer and grace-period rules.
Creative .tv Domain Ideas
- Midnight.tv — a late-night talk show or horror streaming channel
- PixelPunch.tv — a fighting-game esports broadcast
- SlowCook.tv — long-form cooking videos and recipe streams
- FieldGoal.tv — a community-run football highlights channel
- StudioLoop.tv — behind-the-scenes content for a music studio
- NorthCoast.tv — a regional news and culture broadcaster
Frequently asked questions about .tv
Anyone, anywhere in the world. While .tv is the country-code TLD for Tuvalu, the registry has opened it up globally with no local presence, business or residency requirements. Individuals, companies and organisations are all welcome to register, which is why it has become the default extension for video and streaming projects worldwide.
You can register a .tv domain for between one and ten years at a time, and renew it indefinitely. Many streamers and broadcasters opt for multi-year registrations to lock in their channel name and avoid the risk of forgetting to renew a domain that their audience has bookmarked.
The .tv registry classifies short, common and high-value names as premium and prices them at a higher annual rate that applies every year, not just at registration. Single words, two and three letter combinations and obvious generics are most often affected. The search tool will show the actual price for any name you check.
Yes. As long as your domain is older than 60 days, not within 60 days of a previous transfer, and unlocked at your current registrar, you can move it. You will need the authorisation code (EPP code) from your current provider. The transfer typically extends your registration by one additional year.
After expiry there is a renewal grace period of around 30 days during which you can renew at the standard price. After that the domain enters a redemption period of roughly 30 more days where recovery is possible but carries a steep registry fee. If still unrenewed it is then released and becomes available for anyone to register.