Short redirect domain for HiveNative short IDs
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Buy a short domain and set up redirects so hyv.to/{path} redirects to hivenative.com/{path} (preserving the full path).
Context
TeamHive uses short IDs for easy navigation. A short redirect domain would make sharing records via short URLs easy and memorable.
Decisions Made
- Redirect infrastructure: Cloudflare Workers
- Redirect behavior: 302 temporary redirects (flexibility to change routing later)
Decisions Made
- Domain:
hyv.to— see @Short redirect domain: hyv.to
Scope
- Domain acquisition
- Redirect infrastructure setup
- NOT: UI integration (separate concern — see @Integrate short redirect URLs into TeamHive UI)
Domain Research (Feb 2, 2026)
TLD Pricing Comparison
| TLD | Registration | Renewal | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| .sh | ~$27–32/yr | ~$33–48/yr | Popular with dev/tech ("shell"). Open registration. |
| .to | ~$30–50/yr | ~$50/yr | Min 2-year via Tonic registry. Open registration. |
| .link | ~$3 first yr | ~$12/yr | Cheapest. Generic TLD. |
| .cc | ~$10–15/yr | ~$12/yr | Short, techy feel. |
| .co | ~$25/yr | ~$25/yr | Professional, well-known. |
| .io | ~$30/yr | ~$30/yr | Dev-standard TLD. |
| .me | ~$10/yr | ~$15/yr | Personal feel. |
.th (Thailand) — Ruled Out
Requires Thai citizenship, Thai-registered company, or Thai trademark holder. Not viable.
Domain Candidates
| Domain | Total URL length | Feel | Est. Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| thv.sh | 18 chars (thv.sh/a1b2c3d) | Shortest. Dev-flavored. | ~$30/yr |
| thive.sh | 20 chars | Readable "t-hive" + dev shell | ~$30/yr |
| thive.to | 20 chars | Semantic: "thive to [record]" | ~$50/yr |
| thive.co | 20 chars | Professional, well-known TLD | ~$25/yr |
| thive.io | 20 chars | Dev-standard | ~$30/yr |
| thive.cc | 20 chars | Short, techy | ~$12/yr |
| thive.link | 22 chars | Descriptive, cheapest | ~$12/yr |
| thive.me | 20 chars | Personal feel | ~$10/yr |
| thive.ai | 20 chars | AI-relevant for product | ~$70/yr |
| hivt.ee | 19 chars | Clever rearrangement | ~$15/yr |
thive.io, thive.co, thive.ai, and thive.app all appeared available on Instant Domain Search (checked Feb 2, 2026). Availability of .sh and .to candidates needs direct registrar verification (Porkbun, Namecheap).
Existing "teamhive" domains (conflict awareness)
team-hive.co— taken (team assessment software)teamhiveapp.com— taken (frontline team platform)teamhive.live— taken (school event streaming)
Domain Acquired ✅
hyv.to purchased Feb 5, 2026.
URL format: hyv.to/{shortId} (14 chars)