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.sv Domain: El Salvador ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.sv is the country-code top-level domain for El Salvador.

Overview

.sv is the country-code top-level domain for El Salvador, in the Americas. It is managed by SVNet.

Foreign companies need an administrative contact who permanently resides in El Salvador, so a local representative is required.

Who can register

Direct registration generally needs a real connection to the country, such as citizenship, residence, a local company, a local trademark or a local contact.

Second-level endings: Also .com.sv, .edu.sv, .gob.sv, .org.sv.

Before you buy a .sv 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 .sv name? TLD.is gives an AI appraisal that explains a name's strengths and weaknesses.

Frequently asked questions

What country is .sv?

.sv is the country-code top-level domain for El Salvador.

Who runs the .sv domain?

The .sv registry is managed by SVNet.

Can I register a .sv domain from another country?

Usually not directly. .sv generally requires a local connection, such as citizenship, residence, a local company, trademark or contact. Some registrars offer trustee services, which carry their own risks.

Does Google treat .sv as a country domain?

Yes. Google normally treats .sv as a signal that a site targets El Salvador.

Compare and explore

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Sources checked: en.wikipedia.org · www.nominus.com. Last reviewed October 2026.

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