Published: 17.10.2026
The .td extension is the country-code domain of Chad, a landlocked country in north-central Africa, with large desert areas in the north. Organisations, schools, media outlets and local businesses that serve people in Chad use it to show a local presence. French and Arabic are the official languages, and the capital is N'Djamena. Check the availability form at the end of this paragraph to see whether your name in .td is still available.
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A short history
The national code was assigned as Chad took its place on the global internet. For a long time the zone was used mainly by government bodies, universities and a small number of early online services. As local businesses, media and development organisations began to publish websites, the number of .td names grew, and the zone now serves organisations in the country and among its diaspora.
Who runs it
The zone is managed by a national registry, which keeps the central database and sets the rules for registration. Accredited registrars take orders from customers and pass them on to the registry. Because the rules come from the national body, read the current conditions for holders, contact details and renewal before you pay, since they may change over time.
Rules in practice
- Holder rules: the registry may limit who can register a .td name, so confirm that you meet the conditions before you order.
- Contact details: holder information must be correct, and the registry may ask for it to be verified.
- Characters: names use letters, digits and hyphens, following the length rules of the registry.
- Renewal: keep the expiry date visible to the team and enable automatic renewal if your registrar offers it.
Who uses .td
- Shops, trading companies and service providers that serve customers in N'Djamena and other towns.
- Schools, universities and training centres that publish courses and notices.
- Media outlets, cultural groups and musicians who reach a national audience.
- Businesses abroad that trade with Chad and want a clear address for that market.
Strengths
- The ending shows a clear link with Chad, which helps local readers recognise a site at a glance.
- Search engines may use a country-code ending as one hint about the audience, which can help French and Arabic content.
- The zone is short and easy to print on a shop sign, a business card or a flyer.
Things to keep in mind
- The zone points to one country, so a service with an international audience may also need a generic address.
- French and Arabic are the official languages, so choose the languages that match your readers and write them carefully.
- Mobile phones are a common way to go online, so keep pages light and easy to read on a small screen.
- Holder conditions can change, so review them before any transfer.
Tips before you register
- Check whether the name is also available in .com and decide whether you need both addresses.
- Enter the registered name of the organisation exactly as it appears in its official papers.
- Prepare the site in French, Arabic or both, with a contact page and a privacy notice.
- Add SPF, DKIM and DMARC records before you send e-mail from the domain.
- Enable two-factor login on the registrar account and keep the recovery details up to date.
Frequently asked questions
Can a company outside Chad register a .td name? Holder conditions may apply and can depend on the holder's situation, so check the current terms before you order.
Does .td help a site appear in search results? It is a useful geographic signal, but clear content, fast pages and relevant links usually carry more weight.
Can I publish a .td site in Arabic? Yes. The ending does not limit the language, and Arabic is one of the official languages of the country.
