Originally created by a German nonprofit for HIV awarenessOnly 213 domains registered — very limited adoptionStrong presence of brand-protection registrars

.hiv Domain

.hiv was registered with IANA on 22 May 2014, originally delegated to dotHIV gemeinnuetziger e.V., a German nonprofit association created specifically to manage this extension for HIV awareness and fundraising purposes. It was transferred to Internet Naming Co. in 2022. Despite its original charitable purpose, real adoption is very limited: only 213 domains worldwide.

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2014 Year created

gTLD Extension type (IANA)

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About the .HIV domain

What is the .HIV domain?

.hiv is a generic top-level domain with an unusual philanthropic origin: it was registered with IANA on 22 May 2014 and originally delegated to dotHIV gemeinnuetziger e.V., a German nonprofit association ("gemeinnütziger e.V." means "registered nonprofit association" in German) created specifically to operate this extension with the goal of raising awareness and funds for the fight against HIV. In 2022 it was transferred to Internet Naming Co. (Cayman Islands), with Tucows Registry Services as technical backend. Despite its original charitable purpose, .hiv's real adoption has been very limited: only 213 domains worldwide. Tellingly, its registrar profile is dominated by corporate brand-protection firms — MarkMonitor (12.21%), CSC Corporate Domains (9.86%), RegistrarSEC and 1API GmbH — suggesting much of the small number of existing registrations correspond to pharmaceutical or healthcare companies defensively protecting their name, rather than active use by HIV-awareness organizations.

Extension .HIV

IANA type gTLD

Created in 2014

Registry Internet Naming Co. (Cayman Islands); technical backend operated by Tucows Registry Services. Originally delegated to dotHIV gemeinnuetziger e.V., a German nonprofit association created specifically for this extension, transferred to Internet Naming Co. in 2022

Restrictions None

Registration On request

Renewal On request

Uses of .HIV

Who is the .HIV domain for?

These are the most common situations where .HIV is the ideal extension.

HIV awareness and campaigns

The extension's original purpose: organizations dedicated to HIV awareness and prevention.

Defensive brand registration by pharmaceutical companies

The dominant pattern in the real data: healthcare-sector companies protecting their trade name under this extension.

Research and treatment centers

Medical institutions dedicated to HIV research or treatment.

NGOs supporting people with HIV

Organizations offering support, information or resources to affected individuals.

Treatment and medication information

Educational resources about treatment and prevention options.

Fundraising campaigns

Fundraising initiatives tied to the fight against HIV, dotHIV's original purpose.

.HIV vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .HIV with the most common alternatives to help you choose.

Extension	Best for	Restrictions	Registration price
.hiv This page	HIV awareness (very limited adoption)	None formal	Contact us
.com	Any project	None	$14.99/year
.health	Health in general	None formal	Contact us
.charity	Charitable entities specifically	None formal	Contact us

Registration process

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Frequently asked questions about the .HIV domain

Why was the .hiv extension created?

It was originally delegated to dotHIV gemeinnuetziger e.V., a German nonprofit association created specifically to raise awareness and funds for the fight against HIV.

Who currently manages the .hiv domain?

Internet Naming Co. (Cayman Islands), with Tucows Registry Services as technical backend, since 2022.

Why does .hiv have so few registered domains?

With only 213 domains worldwide, its adoption has been very limited despite its original charitable purpose. The registrar profile, dominated by brand-protection firms, suggests mostly defensive use by pharmaceutical companies.

Are there restrictions on registering a .hiv domain?

No. It is an open-registration extension with no need to prove affiliation with HIV organizations.

How much does a .hiv domain cost?

Pricing varies by registrar. Contact our miHosting team to confirm current pricing.

Can I register my .hiv domain with miHosting?

Yes. Contact our team to confirm availability and current pricing for this extension.

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The .hiv domain has a philanthropic origin: it was registered with IANA on 22 May 2014 and originally delegated to dotHIV gemeinnuetziger e.V., a German NGO created to raise awareness and funds against HIV, before transferring to Internet Naming Co. in 2022. Despite this charitable purpose, real adoption is very limited — only 213 domains — and its registrar profile, dominated by brand-protection firms like MarkMonitor and CSC, suggests mostly defensive use by pharmaceutical companies. It is an extension with no registration restrictions. Contact our team for current pricing and pair it with our professional hosting for your project.