Published: 17.10.2026
The .tg extension is the country-code domain of Togo, a small coastal country in West Africa with its capital in Lomé. Traders, schools, churches and community projects that work with people in Togo use it to show a clear local presence. Use the availability form just below this text to see whether your name in .tg is still available.
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A short history
Togo has its own national code, and for many years the zone was used mostly by government offices, universities and a small number of early internet users. As trading firms, media outlets and service providers in the capital began to publish their own websites, names in the zone became a common choice for local organisations. The zone has grown alongside online business in the country, so it is now part of everyday commerce and public information there.
Who runs it
A national registry manages the zone. It keeps the official list of names and sets the conditions that apply to holders. Customers normally order through accredited registrars, which pass each request to the registry for processing. Because the terms come from the registry and may be revised, the version published there is the one that governs your order.
Rules in practice
- Holder conditions: some national zones limit who may register a name, so check whether you meet the terms before you order.
- Contact details: the holder information must be accurate and up to date, and the registrar may ask you to confirm it.
- Characters: names are built from letters, digits and hyphens, within the length limits set by the registry.
- Renewal: a name that is not renewed on time can be released to other applicants, so set a reminder well before the expiry date.
Who uses .tg
- Traders, shops and service firms that serve customers in Lomé and in towns across the country.
- Transport, logistics and import companies whose work links the port city with neighbouring markets.
- Churches, schools, NGOs and community associations with a local audience.
- Media, event guides and information sites published in French or in local languages.
Strengths
- The two-letter ending points directly to Togo, which helps when a site is meant for people in one country.
- Search engines can treat a country-code ending as one hint about the intended audience, so French-language content for Togo may match local searches more easily.
- The address is short and simple to spell, which makes it practical on signs, invoices and vehicles.
Things to keep in mind
- The zone is tied to one country, so a business with customers across West Africa may also want a broader address.
- Many visitors will not recognise the code at first glance, so write the full address on printed materials.
- Good short names are often taken, so prepare two or three alternatives before you start.
- Conditions for holders are specific to this zone and can change, so an older registration may need updated details.
Tips before you register
- See whether the .com version of your name is available, and decide whether you need both.
- Enter the company or personal details exactly as they appear in your official papers.
- Prepare the site in French and, if your readers need it, in local languages.
- Set up mail records before you send invoices or newsletters from the domain.
- Turn on auto-renewal and protect the registrar account with a strong password and two-step login.
Frequently asked questions
Can someone living abroad register a .tg name? Conditions may apply to holders and can depend on their situation, so read the current terms before you order.
Can a website in French use .tg? Yes. The ending does not fix the language, and French is the official language of Togo, so French content suits the zone well.
Does .tg help a site appear in local search results? It is one geographic signal among many. Clear local content, fast pages and genuine links usually carry more weight.
