Country Code Top-Level Domains

.bs domain information

The .bs domain is the ccTLD for the Bahamas, introduced in 1991 and managed by The College of the Bahamas. It is intended for entities connected with the Bahamas.


.bs domain name Introduction

The .bs domain is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the Bahamas. It was introduced in 1991 and is managed by The College of the Bahamas. The domain is intended for entities with a connection to the Bahamas, including businesses, organizations, and residents. There are no specific registration restrictions, making it accessible to a wide range of users. The .bs domain supports DNSSEC and offers privacy protection services. Dispute resolution follows the Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP). The domain has seen moderate usage with around 3,000 registered domains.


.bs domain name Target market

Businesses and residents of the Bahamas


.bs domain name Restrictions

None


.bs domain name Operator/Registry

The College of the Bahamas


.bs domain name Introduction date

1991


University of the Bahamas


.bs domain name Intended use

For entities connected with the Bahamas


.bs domain name Geographic restrictions

None


.bs domain name Registration period

1 to 10 years


.bs domain name Renewal policy

Annual renewal is required; grace period available


.bs domain name Transfer policy

Requires authorization code; registrant change requires approval


.bs domain name DNSSEC Support

Yes


.bs domain name Privacy protection

Available


.bs domain name Pricing

Varies by registrar


.bs domain name Dispute resolution policy

Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP)


.bs domain name Registration rules

Minimum 3 characters, maximum 63 characters; must be alphanumeric


.bs domain name IDN Support

No


.bs domain name Usage statistics

Approximately 3,000 registered domains


.bs domain name Typical users

Bahamas-based businesses, organizations, and individuals


.bs domain name Registry website

http://www.nic.bs/


.bs domain name Registry url

http://www.nic.bs/