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.tl Domain: Timor-Leste ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.tl is the country-code top-level domain for Timor-Leste.

Overview

.tl is the country-code top-level domain for Timor-Leste, in Asia. It is managed by Autoridade Nacional de Comunicacoes (Timor-Leste).

Sold through registrars worldwide with no local presence required; widely used for domain hacks.

Who can register

Anyone, anywhere, can generally register through accredited registrars.

Before you buy a .tl 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?

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Frequently asked questions

What country is .tl?

.tl is the country-code top-level domain for Timor-Leste.

Who runs the .tl domain?

The .tl registry is managed by Autoridade Nacional de Comunicacoes (Timor-Leste).

Can I register a .tl domain from another country?

Generally yes. .tl is open to registrants worldwide through accredited registrars. Check the registry's current terms before you buy.

Does Google treat .tl as a country domain?

Yes. Google normally treats .tl as a signal that a site targets Timor-Leste.

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Sources checked: en.wikipedia.org. Last reviewed October 2026.

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