Tuvalu ccTLD

Register a .tv domain

Put your streaming or broadcast brand on .tv — Tuvalu's ccTLD, the same ending behind Twitch, Pluto TV, and MLB.tv. Tuvalu's ccTLD has been run commercially since the 1990s — first under Verisign, now GoDaddy Registry — but the buyers driving demand aren't in the South Pacific at all; they're video platforms and broadcasters cashing in on the "television" reading. Registration is open worldwide with no Tuvalu residency or paperwork required.

$51.40/yr Renews at the same price. No tricks. Privacy free

Who picks .tv?

Live-streaming platforms and creators launching a channel-style brand
Sports, news, or entertainment companies building a video-first property
Startups wanting the instant "this is a TV thing" signal in the URL itself

What it signals

A .tv domain tells visitors, before they even click, that what's behind it is video: a channel, a stream, a broadcast property — the country tie is incidental to why people buy it.

Pros

Reads as video content on sight — Twitch, Pluto TV, and MLB.tv already proved the pattern
Open worldwide, no Tuvalu residency or local presence required
Modusdom's flat renewal avoids the surprise jump some registrars tack on after the popularity-driven registry fee
SPF/DKIM/DMARC set up for you so launch day isn't held up by email deliverability
Strong existing brand association means less explaining to do with new visitors

Watch-outs

Off-brand if you're not actually in video or streaming — the association cuts both ways
Priced well above typical ccTLDs; the premium is baked into registry wholesale fees, not just markup
WHOIS privacy and other registry policies differ from .com defaults, so check specifics before you commit

Examples of .tv domains in the wild

twitch.tv pluto.tv mlb.tv

.tv at renewal — us vs the big registrars

The first-year promo isn’t the number that matters — the renewal price is, because that’s what you pay every year after. Competitor figures for .tv are modeled estimates.

Registrar	Renewal / yr
Modusdom flat	$51.40
GoDaddy	$47.99^est
Namecheap	$29.98^est
Porkbun	$26.26^est

Our price is the same in year 1 and year 10. See the full renewal-price index or the detailed registrar comparison.

Common questions about .tv domains

How much does a .tv domain cost?

A .tv domain is $51.40 per year at Modusdom, and it renews at the same $51.40 every year — no discounted first year that jumps later. For comparison, GoDaddy renews .tv at about $47.99/yr.

Does a .tv domain renew at the same price?

Yes. Our renewal price equals our first-year price — written into our promises — so your .tv stays $51.40/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 .tv domain?

Yes — free WHOIS privacy is included on every .tv domain, hiding your name, address, email and phone from the public WHOIS record at no extra cost.

Can I transfer an existing .tv 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 .tv domain right for my business?

A .tv domain tells visitors, before they even click, that what's behind it is video: a channel, a stream, a broadcast property — the country tie is incidental to why people buy it. It is a strong fit for: Live-streaming platforms and creators launching a channel-style brand; Sports, news, or entertainment companies building a video-first property; Startups wanting the instant "this is a TV thing" signal in the URL itself.