Country-code TLD / Tokelau

.TK domain
explained.

Not open to public Registry: Telecommunication Tokelau Corporation (Teletok) Oceania DomainsOthers
Quick answer

.tk is a country-code TLD run by Telecommunication Tokelau Corporation (Teletok). It is not open for public registration, so you cannot buy a .tk name from any registrar. .tk is the country code domain of Tokelau. If you like the word, pick an open extension such as .com, .pk or .co instead.

1 yrMIN TERM
0 daysTRANSFER LOCK
NoAUTH CODE
YesWHOIS PRIVACY
TypeCountry-code TLD
RegistryTelecommunication Tokelau Corporation (Teletok)
RegionTokelau
Best forNot available at the moment
Term1 to 1 years
Transfer timeNot offered at the moment
DNSSECNot offered
Dispute policyRegistry policy
01 / Overview

What is .tk?

For years .tk was one of the largest country codes in the world by count because Freenom gave names away free. .tk is the country code domain of Tokelau.

This extension is not available for public registration. New .tk registrations are not available at the moment. The free service that sold .tk names stopped in 2023. Rules can change. Check the registry before you register. We keep this page so you can see what .tk is and choose a similar extension that is open.

Here is how it looks in real life. Many Pakistani students once used free .tk sites. Those should now move to a paid extension such as .pk.

You can register .tk for 1 to 1 years at a time. Renew before the expiry date to keep your website and email running. Late renewal rules depend on the registry, so do not wait for the last day.

02 / Requirements checklist

What you need to register .tk

!Public registrationNot available
✓AlternativeChoose an open extension such as .com or .pk
03 / Rules and lifecycle

Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .tk

Full .TK policy terms →
Registration

.tk is not open for registration by the public.

Renewal

Not applicable.

Transfer

Not applicable.

Lifecycle

Not applicable.

DNSSEC

The .tk registry does not offer DNSSEC signing at this time, so DS records cannot be added.

Registration data and privacy

Public WHOIS and RDAP output for .tk is redacted for most personal data. Registration data still has to be accurate, and the registry can ask for it.

06 / Compare

.tk vs the usual suspects

ExtensionRegisterRenewRule
.tkRs 2,060Rs 2,334Closed
.comRs 3,864Rs 4,038Open
.com.pkRs 4,200Rs 4,500Open
.netRs 5,686Rs 7,065Open
Did you know

For years .tk was one of the largest country codes in the world by count because Freenom gave names away free.

08 / FAQ

.tk questions,
answered simply.

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Can I buy a .tk domain?

No. New .tk registrations are not available at the moment. The free service that sold .tk names stopped in 2023. Rules can change. Check the registry before you register. You can pick an open extension with a similar meaning instead, such as .com, .pk or .co.

Who owns .tk?

Telecommunication Tokelau Corporation (Teletok) operates .tk. .tk is the country code domain of Tokelau.

Why does DomainWalay show .tk if it cannot be registered?

Many people search for .tk and want to know what it is. This page gives the facts and points you to extensions that are open.

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