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.tv Domain — the extension for video and streaming

.tv is the audiovisual content extension: chosen by Twitch, Sky and hundreds of streaming and TV channels. If your project is video, the URL declares it in the last two letters.

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1996 Year created

ccTLD Extension type (IANA)

$24.99 Registration price / year

Open Registration restrictions

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About the .TV domain

What is the .TV domain?

The .tv is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) assigned to Tuvalu, a small Pacific island state, managed by Verisign. It was delegated in 1996 and has since transcended its geographic origin to become the reference extension for audiovisual content — thanks to the fortunate meaning of 'tv' (television) in virtually every language in the world. Tuvalu receives between 10% and 15% of its government revenue from .tv registration fees, making this small nation of 11,000 inhabitants economically dependent on the internet. The .tv is open: anyone in the world can register it without restrictions. With reference platforms such as Twitch (twitch.tv) — which transformed gaming into live entertainment — and Sky (sky.tv), .tv is synonymous with online video, live streaming and audiovisual content. With the explosion of content creators, .tv has found a massive new audience: YouTubers, streamers, video podcasters and entertainment brands.

Extension .TV

IANA type ccTLD

Created in 1996

Registry Verisign

Country / territory Tuvalu

Restrictions None

Registration $24.99/year

Renewal $24.99/year

Uses of .TV

Who is the .TV domain for?

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

YouTube channels and streaming

Content creators on YouTube, Twitch or their own platforms who want a platform-independent URL: yourname.tv as the central destination for all their audiovisual content.

Gaming and esports

Video game streamers, esports teams and live gaming platforms. The .tv is the natural domain for the game streaming ecosystem since Twitch (twitch.tv) popularised it.

TV channels and audiovisual media

Television networks, digital audiovisual media and video news channels that want a URL immediately declaring they offer video-format content.

Production companies and content studios

Video production companies, animation studios, content agencies and production firms that want a URL consistent with their audiovisual activity.

Video conferences and live events

Webinar platforms, online events, live courses and conferences that primarily deliver content in video format.

Brands launching their own content channel

Companies creating their own audiovisual content channel (branded content): yourtv or brand.tv as the address for their video marketing strategy.

Real examples

Well-known websites with .TV domain

twitch.tvsky.tvabc.tvsbs.tvlive.tvwatch.tvstream.tvgame.tv

.TV vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

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

Extension	Best for	Restrictions	Registration price
.tv This page	Video, streaming & audiovisual content	None	$24.99/year
.video	Video content	None	$24.99/year
.live	Streaming and live events	None	$25.99/year
.com	Any project	None	$14.99/year
.io	Startups and technology	None	$58.99/year

Registration process

How to register your .TV domain at miHosting

Check availability

Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.

Complete registration

Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.

Your domain is live

Within minutes your .TV domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .TV domain

Does Tuvalu receive money from each .tv domain registered?

Yes. Tuvalu ceded the management rights of its ccTLD to Verisign in 2011 in exchange for a percentage of registration revenues. .tv royalties represent between 10% and 15% of Tuvalu's government budget — a state of 11,000 inhabitants with no exportable natural resources of value. The .tv literally funds public services for this small Pacific nation.

Why did Twitch choose the .tv domain?

Twitch (2011) chose twitch.tv because the .tv extension immediately declared it was a live video platform, at a time when game streaming was a new concept. The choice was strategic: .tv communicated 'television', but with the connotation of the internet and modernity. Today twitch.tv is one of the most visited URLs in the world.

Does .tv rank well on Google?

Yes. Google generally treats .tv as a generic global gTLD (not geolocated to Tuvalu) given its predominant use as an audiovisual extension. It ranks like any other gTLD for audiovisual and streaming content. For searches related to video and television, .tv has semantic coherence that can improve CTR.

Is .tv better than .com for a YouTube channel?

Complementary, not a substitute. The YouTube channel lives on youtube.com/@yourname. A .tv domain — yourname.tv — serves as your own platform-independent destination: your creator website, with links, merchandise, newsletter and exclusive content. Many creators use .tv as the URL for their content hub.

Does .tv require mandatory HTTPS?

No. The .tv is not preloaded in the HSTS list and does not require mandatory HTTPS. At miHosting, free SSL is available with one click on any hosting plan.

Can I transfer my .tv domain to miHosting?

Yes. Transferring a .tv to miHosting has no additional management cost. You need the authorisation code (Auth Code) from your current registrar. The process takes 5 to 7 business days.

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The .tv domain is Tuvalu's official ccTLD but the world knows it as the video and streaming extension. Verisign has managed it since 2011 and its global adoption grew exponentially since Twitch chose twitch.tv as its main domain, turning it into one of the most visited URLs in the world. Sky (sky.tv), ABC Australia (abc.tv) and hundreds of streaming channels use .tv as their primary extension. The .tv revenues represent 10-15% of Tuvalu's government budget — the internet literally funds this small Pacific nation. Open to anyone in the world without restrictions. Google treats it as a generic gTLD for global searches. Registering a .tv domain at miHosting costs $24.99/year (renewal at the same price), with managed DNS, @yourchannel.tv email and real technical support. If your project is video — streaming, YouTube channel, production company, online television or live events — .tv is the extension that says it all from the very first search. Combine it with our professional hosting to publish your audiovisual content with full independence from platforms.