What domain extension is this?
.bh domain extension is a country code top-level domain (ccTLD) designated for Bahrain. It is part of the internet’s domain name system specifically assigned to represent Bahrain, allowing websites to indicate their association with the country.
What are the requirements & restrictions for this domain extension?
| TLD/SLD | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| .BH | Open and unrestricted |
| .COM.BH | Domain names may be registered under the level-three branch ".com.bh" for businesses, provided the name or the business activity is related to the required domain name. |
| .CC.BH | Domain names may be registered under the level-three branch "cc.bh" for businesses registered in the Kingdom of Bahrain, provided the name or the business is related to the required domain name. |
| .ORG.BH | Domain names may be registered under the level-three branch ".org.bh." for organizations, authorities, societies, institutions, clubs, and the like, provided the required domain name is related to the entity name. |
| .EDU.BH | Domain names may be registered under the level-three branch ".edu.bh" for licensed educational institutions in the Kingdom of Bahrain |
| .BIZ.BH | Domain names may be registered under the level-three branch ".biz.bh." for businesses, provided the name or the business activity is relevant to the required domain name. |
| .INFO.BH | Domain names may be registered under the level-three branch ".info.bh" for information provision services in the Kingdom of Bahrain, provided the required domain name is relevant to the name of the entity or services provided. |
| .MED.BH | Domain names may be registered under the level-three branch "med.bh" for licensed medical services in the Kingdom of Bahrain, provided the required domain name is relevant to the name of the entity or the services provided. |
| .NET.BH | Domain names may be registered under the level-three branch “.net.bh” for telecommunications and information technology service providers registered in the Kingdom of Bahrain, provided the name or the business activity is relevant to the required domain name. |
| .NAME.BH | Domain names may be registered under the level-three branches ".name.bh" for natural persons, i.e. the citizens or residents of the Kingdom of Bahrain, provided the required domain name is relevant to the name of the registration applicant. |
| .ME.BH | Domain names may be registered under the level-three branches ".me.bh" for natural persons, i.e. the citizens or residents of the Kingdom of Bahrain, provided the required domain name is relevant to the name of the registration applicant. |
What kind of domain extension does WebNIC offer?
.bh, .com.bh, .net.bh, .org.bh, .biz.bh, .cc.bh, .edu.bh, .info.bh, .me.bh, .name.bh
What document is required for this domain extension?
| TLD/SLD | Documentation |
|---|---|
| .BH | Open and unrestricted |
| .COM.BH | 1- A valid commercial registration certificate. 2- A certificate of registration of a trademark or intellectual or industrial property. |
| .CC.BH | 1- A valid commercial registration certificate issued by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce. 2- A certificate of registration of a trademark or intellectual or industrial property in the Kingdom of Bahrain. |
| .ORG.BH | The registration applicant shall submit a copy of the registration certificate, incorporation resolutions, or a proof of the aforementioned from the competent authorities, in accordance with the applicable procedures in the Kingdom of Bahrain. |
| .EDU.BH | 1- A copy of the license issued by the Ministry of Education in the Kingdom of Bahrain. 2- A letter issued by the Ministry of Education in the Kingdom of Bahrain. |
| .BIZ.BH | 1- A valid commercial registration certificate. 2- A certificate of registration of a trademark or intellectual or industrial property. |
| .INFO.BH | The registration applicant shall provide a proof of licensing by the competent authorities to provide information services at the time of submitting the application. |
| .MED.BH | The registration applicant shall submit a copy of the license issued by the competent authority in the Kingdom of Bahrain at the time of submitting the application. |
| .NET.BH | The registration applicant shall submit a valid commercial registration certificate at the time of submitting the application. |
| .NAME.BH | 1- Bahraini passport or 2 - Bahraini ID card. |
| .ME.BH | 1- Bahraini passport or 2 - Bahraini ID card. |
What is the length limitation for this domain extension?
Minimum of 2 / maximum of 63 characters allowed.
What is the term of registration?
The term of registration for .bh domain is 1-5.
Can I delete a domain after registered?
Yes, you are allowed to delete the domain after registered. However, the registration fee is not refundable.
What is the term of renewal?
The term of renewal is 1-5.
How does the Domain Life Cycle work for this domain extension?
After a .bh domain was expired, it will go through below life cycle:
| 45 days Renewal Grace Period |
30 days Redemption Grace Period |
5 days Pending Delete |
If partner did not renew the domain name, it will be released for public re-registration approximately 80 days from the domain expiration date. Please note that domain re-registration is based on first-come, first-serve basis.
Can I transfer the domain registrar under this domain extension?
Yes, partners are allowed to initiate registrar transfer for .bh domain name. Please note that domain will be extended for 1 year after completion. Partner may refer to “Registrar Transfer” FAQ for more information.
Can I transfer the domain reseller under this domain extension?
Yes, partners are allowed to initiate reseller transfer for .bh domain name. Please note that domain will be extended for 1 year after completion. Partner may refer to “Reseller Transfer” FAQ for more information.
Does WebNIC provide Internationalized Domain name (IDN) for this domain extension?
Yes, WebNIC does not support IDN.bh domain name (Arabic).