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.tv Domain: Tuvalu ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.tv is the country-code top-level domain for Tuvalu. Video, streaming and broadcasting.

Overview

Used by video creators, streaming platforms and media brands.

.tv is the country code for Tuvalu, a small Pacific island nation. Income from .tv has been a significant part of the country's revenue.

Some premium .tv names carry higher renewal prices than standard ones, so check the renewal cost, not just the first-year price.

Who can register

Generally open to registrants worldwide.

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

Frequently asked questions

What country is .tv?

.tv is the country-code top-level domain for Tuvalu.

Who runs the .tv domain?

The .tv registry is managed by Ministry of Transport, Energy, Communications and Innovations (Tuvalu).

Can I register a .tv domain from another country?

Generally open to registrants worldwide.

Does Google treat .tv as a country domain?

Google treats .tv as a generic ending, like .com, rather than as a signal for Tuvalu.

Compare and explore

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

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