What is a .TO domain?

.TO is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Tonga.

While it is a geographic domain, .TO is also commonly used for creative branding—particularly as a word hack (e.g., “go.to”, “link.to”)—making it popular for short links and call-to-action style domains.

Who can register a .TO domain?

Anyone can register a .TO domain on a first-come, first-served basis. There are no residency or local presence requirements.

Registration restrictions

There are no specific eligibility restrictions set by the registry. However, standard domain rules apply:

• Domain length must be between 1–63 characters
• Allowed characters: letters (a–z), numbers (0–9), and hyphens
• Hyphens cannot be used at the beginning or end of the domain name
• Special characters (e.g., &, #) are not allowed

Domain requirements

.TO domains must comply with standard DNS and naming conventions. Proper nameserver configuration is required for the domain to function correctly.

Additional details

• Registration term: 2, 3, 5, 10, or 25 years
• WHOIS privacy: Not available