Timor-Leste domains
Register a .tl domain
.tl belongs to one of the world's youngest nations — and to anyone who wants "TL" as a two-letter hack. Timor-Leste (East Timor) has been independent since 2002, and its ccTLD carries no residency or local-presence requirement: you register the same way from Dili or from Denver.
$110.80/yr
Renews at the same price. No tricks.
Privacy free
Who picks .tl?
- Businesses, NGOs, and aid organizations operating in or serving Timor-Leste
- Tourism and hospitality brands marketing Timor-Leste as a destination
- Domain-hack projects using "tl" as a short, memorable suffix (timelines, tools, personal initials)
What it signals
A .tl domain usually means one of two things: an NGO, contractor, or tourism operator with real work tied to Timor-Leste, or someone who noticed "TL" makes a clean two-letter hack for a timeline, a tool, or a set of initials.
Pros
- No residency or local-presence hurdle — registration is open worldwide
- The renewal price matches the signup price, permanently, no scheduled increase
- Free WHOIS privacy wherever the .tl registry's rules allow it
- Mail setup (SPF/DKIM/DMARC) handled for you so deliverability isn't something you troubleshoot later
- A rare two-letter code that works equally well as a country signal or a standalone hack
Watch-outs
- We're upfront that .tl costs more to register and renew than a mainstream gTLD like .com
- A smaller registry means slower turnaround on edge cases like disputes or transfers than you'd get from a major ccTLD
- Outside a Timor-Leste context, most visitors won't immediately clock it as a country code
Registry restrictions
No residency or local-presence requirement — open to registrants worldwide.
Examples of .tl domains in the wild
Common questions about .tl domains
How much does a .tl domain cost?
A .tl domain is $110.80 per year at Modusdom, and it renews at the same $110.80 every year — no discounted first year that jumps later.
Does a .tl domain renew at the same price?
Yes. Our renewal price equals our first-year price — written into our promises — so your .tl stays $110.80/yr in year 1, year 2, and year 10. Most registrars advertise a cheap first year, then quietly renew higher.
Do I get free WHOIS privacy on a .tl domain?
Yes — free WHOIS privacy is included on every .tl domain, hiding your name, address, email and phone from the public WHOIS record at no extra cost.
Can I transfer an existing .tl domain to Modusdom?
Yes. Transfers are free and add a year to your registration. Unlock the domain at your current registrar, copy the EPP/auth code, and start the transfer — we walk you through it, and your website and email keep working the whole time.
Is a .tl domain right for my business?
A .tl domain usually means one of two things: an NGO, contractor, or tourism operator with real work tied to Timor-Leste, or someone who noticed "TL" makes a clean two-letter hack for a timeline, a tool, or a set of initials. It is a strong fit for: Businesses, NGOs, and aid organizations operating in or serving Timor-Leste; Tourism and hospitality brands marketing Timor-Leste as a destination; Domain-hack projects using "tl" as a short, memorable suffix (timelines, tools, personal initials).