All TLDs / .vivo

What is .vivo?

The short answer
.vivo is a brand top-level domain, operated by Telefonica Brasil S.A. It's a “dot-brand” registry (ICANN Spec 13) — reserved for the operator's own use, so it isn't open for the public to register. It's live in the official IANA DNS root zone.
Type
Brand (dot-brand)
Registration
Closed (brand)
In DNS root
Yes
Operator
Telefonica Brasil S.A

Source: IANA root zone database, checked October 18, 2026.

Is .vivo a real domain extension?

Yes — .vivo is a real top-level domain. It's present in the official IANA DNS root zone, which is the authoritative list of every live TLD on the internet.

Who runs .vivo?

.vivo is operated by Telefonica Brasil S.A., per the IANA root database.

What is .vivo used for?

.vivo is a dot-brand registry — it's reserved for Telefonica Brasil S.A. and isn't used for third-party websites.

Can anyone register a .vivo domain?

No. .vivo is a closed brand registry, so it isn't available for public registration. A registrar search will confirm the current policy for any specific name.