Domain Extensions / .hiv
.hiv domains
The .hiv domain is a generic extension created as a fundraising instrument rather than a conventional namespace: a share of every registration is directed toward HIV projects and awareness work. That purpose shapes who uses it, and the extension is most at home with clinics, charities, research groups, testing services, and public-health campaigns, where the address itself states the subject without a descriptive second-level name. Registration is open with no eligibility checks, but the price is set deliberately high, which keeps the namespace small and populated by organisations with a genuine reason to be there. That scarcity is part of why a .hiv address still reads as credible rather than opportunistic. Terms run from one to ten years and free WHOIS privacy is included on every registration.
A domain with a cause attached.
Why .hiv
- Funds the response
- The .hiv extension was created as a fundraising instrument: a share of registration revenue is directed to HIV projects rather than to a registry margin.
- Unambiguous
- For clinics, charities, research groups and campaigns, the extension states the subject with no need for a descriptive second-level name.
- Deliberately small
- A high registration price keeps the namespace to organisations that mean it, which is why the extension still reads as credible.
.hiv domain details
| Type | Generic Top-Level Domain |
| Registry | Tucows Registry |
| Registration | $179.00/yr |
| Renewal | $179.00/yr |
| WHOIS privacy | Free |
| DNSSEC | Supported |
| Registration period | 1 to 10 years |
Register .hiv domains with an AI agent
OSIR is an AI-native registrar. Every .hiv domain can be registered, renewed, and managed through natural language using Claude, ChatGPT, or any agent that supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
Frequently asked questions
- How do I register a .hiv domain?
- Search for the .hiv name you want, confirm it is available, and complete checkout - or ask an MCP-compatible AI assistant to do it for you. Registration through OSIR starts at $179.00/yr and includes free WHOIS privacy, DNSSEC, and anycast DNS.
- Can I register a .hiv domain with Claude or ChatGPT?
- Yes. OSIR supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP) with 105 tools, so any MCP-compatible AI assistant - including Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Copilot - can search, register, and manage .hiv domains on your behalf.
- What is included with a .hiv domain registration?
- Every .hiv domain registered through OSIR includes anycast DNS, DNSSEC support, free WHOIS privacy protection, registrar lock, and full API and MCP access. Registration starts at $179.00/yr.
- How much does it cost to renew a .hiv domain?
- .hiv renewal is $179.00/yr through OSIR, the same as the registration price. The ICANN fee ($0.20/yr on gTLDs) and a processing fee of 3% or $0.30 (whichever is greater) are added and itemized at checkout. There are no hidden fees.