.tv Domain FAQ

What is a domain name?

A domain name is the address of your website, for example www.verisign.tv. It is unique and once a domain name has been registered to a company, they have exclusive use of that web address for the duration of their registration.

Adding video to your site has gotten easier. Increased demand for online video may be attributed in part to the growth in broadband adoption (Source: ClickZ Trends & Statistics, Aug. 3, 2006) which, in turn, has created a demand for online video service providers. Today, consumers have access to numerous 'How-to do' online video tutorials, video software upgrades, affordable online video programs, user-friendly online content editing software, professional online video producers, tech-advise articles and blogs and even informative chat rooms. You can start by checking your favorite search engine and typing "how to add video to my site" in the search box and you can then select from the very many choices available.

You may register your .tv web address from many registrars throughout the world.

What is a Registry?

A registry is a company or organization that maintains the master database of domain names that all end with the same Top Level Domain (TLD), such as .com. There are approximately 250 registries around the globe. VeriSign, Inc., maintains the registry for domain names ending in .com, .net, .tv, .cc, .jobs and .edu.

What is a Registrar?

A Registrar is company or organization through which you can obtain a .tv address. Registrars process your registration requests for domain names, and ensure that the address is properly registered. While many registrars offer a wide range of domain names for registration, some specialize in particular address extensions, like .tv or .cc, or in specific regions.

Registering your .tv address is a good first step; but if you are serious about expanding and protecting your identity you should own your address across all domains including .com and .net as well. This helps ensure that your brand is yours and yours alone in the online space.

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