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.cv Domain: Cabo Verde ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.cv is the country-code top-level domain for Cabo Verde.

Overview

.cv is the country-code top-level domain for Cabo Verde, in Africa. It is managed by Agência Reguladora Multissectorial da Economia (ARME).

Older registry rules required a Cape Verde company or trademark for .cv, while .com.cv had none; new management is changing the system, so check before buying.

Who can register

Clear, current rules for overseas registrants are not readily available. Contact the registry or a registrar before you buy.

Second-level endings: Also .com.cv, .gov.cv, .org.cv, .edu.cv.

Before you buy a .cv name

• Check the renewal price as well as the first-year price. Our cost calculator shows what a name really costs over time.
• Make sure you meet the eligibility rules yourself, without relying on a trustee if you can avoid it.
• Search for trademarks and for the same name in .com.
• Say the name out loud: will people type it correctly?

Weighing up a specific .cv name? TLD.is gives an AI appraisal that explains a name's strengths and weaknesses.

Frequently asked questions

What country is .cv?

.cv is the country-code top-level domain for Cabo Verde.

Who runs the .cv domain?

The .cv registry is managed by Agência Reguladora Multissectorial da Economia (ARME).

Can I register a .cv domain from another country?

Clear, current rules for overseas registrants are not readily available. Contact the registry or a registrar before you buy.

Does Google treat .cv as a country domain?

Yes. Google normally treats .cv as a signal that a site targets Cabo Verde.

Compare and explore

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Sources checked: domainincite.com · icannwiki.org · support.nominus.com. Last reviewed October 2026.

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