ccTLD

.bf domain information

.bf is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Burkina Faso, managed by ARCEP Burkina Faso. It was introduced in 1993 and is intended for entities connected with Burkina Faso.

DNSSEC Support: No IDN Support: No Updated: 2026-05-28

Introduction

.bf is the Internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Burkina Faso. Managed by ARCEP Burkina Faso, it is intended for entities connected with the country. Introduced in 1993, the domain has no specific registration restrictions, making it accessible to a wide range of users including businesses, organizations, and individuals. The domain supports a registration period ranging from 1 to 10 years, with annual renewals required. Although it does not support DNSSEC or IDN, the domain plays a crucial role in representing Burkina Faso on the global internet stage.

Target market

Burkina Faso

Restrictions

None

Intended use

Entities connected with Burkina Faso

Registration rules

Must be a legal entity in Burkina Faso; Domain names must be between 3 and 63 characters long

Renewal policy

Annual renewal required

Transfer policy

Transfers allowed with authorization code

Dispute resolution policy

UDRP (Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy)

Typical users

Businesses, organizations, and individuals in Burkina Faso

Registry url

https://www.arcep.bf

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