What is a .to Domain? | Why choose .to domain?

What is a .TO Domain Name?

.TO domain is the ccTLD to the island kingdom of Tonga, used worldwide as a gccTLD (Generic Country Code Top Level Domain). .TO domains are registered internationally for their unique .to suffix and for the vast availability of short 1-word .to domains. 2 character domain names are often sold in our .to domain aftermarket. Domain names in the .to TLD / .to ccTLD are also commonly registered where 'to' may relate to a country or region other than Tonga, such as Toronto (Canada), Torino (Italy), Tokyo (Japan) or Tocantins (Brazil). .TO internet domain names are also registered where 'to' may phonetically mean something in another language. For example, in addition to the English preposition, 'to' means 'it' in Polish, Czech & Greek. Multiple currencies are accepted (US Dollar, Canadian Dollar & European Euro) with multiple methods of payment. Searching for a domain is easy, search for your .to domain name today!

Why choose .to domain?

A domain  .to is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Tonga, but it’s also used creatively for branding due to its short and versatile extension. It’s perfect for businesses and projects looking for a unique and simple web address.

Where is the .to domain come from?

The .to domain is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Tonga. Beyond its local use, it has gained global appeal for creative branding and as a short, memorable web address for various industries and projects.

.to domains have been available for registration since 1995 as the country-code top-level domain for the island state of Tonga. This Polynesian kingdom in Oceania is home to more than 170 islands and around 100,000 inhabitants. Over and above this, the ccTLD .to can be be used for a number of applications around the world. .to is an alternative to the popular but saturated TLDs like .com, .net or .de. In comparison, many popular and meaningful domain names are still up for grabs under .to, including short one-word domains. This allows URLs to be shorter, conveying a more meaningful and powerful message. Domains registrations under .to not subject to any special restrictions or requirements.

A very unique feature offered by .to is that is not only supports the registration of international domain names (IDNs), but also of emoji domains. This allows for extremely creative and individualized web addresses under the country-code TLD. Apart from the island state of Tonga itself, other cities and regions can also use the top-level domain to promote their interests. Some good examples include Toronto in Canada, Turin (Torino) in Italy, Tokyo in Japan or Tocantins in Brazil. This means that the TLD .to can be used to build digital projects for metropolitan and regional online communities. The domain extension can cover a wide scope of application and carries meaning in many different langauges.