What does .video mean?
Registry operator: Dog Beach, LLC — per the IANA root database.
Source: IANA root zone database, checked August 23, 2026.
What .video is actually used for
Functional rather than fashionable. If your brand leans broadcast-cool, pay for .tv; if it leans descriptive-clear, .video does the job for less.
Is .video a country code or generic domain?
.video is a generic top-level domain (gTLD), not tied to any country. It's available to register through accredited registrars worldwide.
Who runs .video?
.video is operated by Dog Beach, LLC. It has been live in the official IANA DNS root since 2015.
Can anyone register a .video domain?
Yes — .video is open for public registration through accredited registrars. Availability of a specific name still depends on whether someone already owns it. Here’s how to check whether a specific name is taken.
Should you use it?
Our short answer: Literal and available — the honest fallback when the .tv is taken, without Tuvalu's price of fame. For the full pros, cons, and rating, read the complete .video review.