What is .tvs?
.tvs entered the DNS root zone on February 13, 2016, 10 years ago. It came out of ICANN's New gTLD Program, the 2012 application round that grew the root from 22 generic TLDs to well over a thousand.
On the technical side, .tvs is served by 4 authoritative name servers, every one of them reachable over IPv6. It is also DNSSEC-signed: the root zone carries a DS record for .tvs, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.tvs).
.tvs FAQ
What does .tvs mean?
.tvs is a generic top-level domain named for the word "tvs". It doesn't belong to any country.
What country is .tvs?
None. .tvs is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .tvs domain extension?
T V SUNDRAM IYENGAR & SONS LIMITED operates .tvs as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .tvs created?
.tvs was delegated to the DNS root zone on February 13, 2016.
Is .tvs a valid domain?
Yes. .tvs is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2016, so .tvs addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .tvs domain?
.tvs names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read T V SUNDRAM IYENGAR & SONS LIMITED's policy if you're unsure.
Is .tvs DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .tvs.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed September 5, 2024. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
