About .vivo domain
.vivo is a brand gTLD (generic top-level domain) operated by Telefónica Brasil S.A. It was applied for in ICANN's New gTLD Program in 2012. The registry operator, Telefónica Brasil S.A., is a major telecommunications conglomerate. The TLD was initially structured as a "single registrant TLD," meaning all registrations were intended for the exclusive use of the registry operator and its affiliates.
Who can register .vivo domain
Registration for the .vivo TLD is not open to the general public. It is a restricted, brand TLD where all domain name registrations are registered to and maintained by the registry operator, Telefónica Brasil S.A., for its own exclusive use. The registry operator does not sell, distribute, or transfer control of any registrations to any third party that is not an affiliate of the operator. Therefore, only the registry and its corporate affiliates are eligible to hold .vivo domain names.
How to register .vivo domain
As a single registrant, brand TLD, .vivo domains are not allocated through commercial registrars via a public registration process. The registry operator, Telefónica Brasil S.A., internally manages all domain name registrations within the extension for its own use. Domain names are not available for purchase or registration by external entities. The allocation process is entirely controlled by the registry operator to support its brand and business operations.
Typical uses of .vivo domain
The .vivo TLD is used exclusively by the Telefónica Brasil S.A. conglomerate and its affiliates. It serves as a dedicated online namespace for the Vivo brand, which is a major telecommunications provider in Brazil. Organizations choose this TLD to create a secure, branded digital ecosystem for their services, marketing, and corporate communications, ensuring all web addresses are directly associated with and controlled by the company.
Tips for registering .vivo domain
- This is a single registrant TLD; domains are not sold to the public.
- All registrations are maintained by the registry operator for its exclusive use.
- There is no public market for premium .vivo domain names.
- Standard commercial domain policies like WHOIS privacy or transfer locks are managed internally by the registry.