.bh Domain Name Information

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  • Time to Register 4 Days
  • Type ccTLD
  • Country Bahrain
  • Registration Period Available for 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 year(s)
  • DNSSEC Supported / Learn how to add DNSSEC
  • Trustee/Proxy Service No
  • Individuals can register Yes
  • Businesses can register Yes
  • Is there a special use for .bh? No
  • Is there any other information needed to register a .bh domain? No
  • Does .bh have any additional fees? No
  • Any additional documents, requirements or information needed to register a .bh? No
  • Are Individual .bh domain registrations allowed? Yes
  • Company or legal entities registrations allowed for .bh? Yes
  • Are some .bh domain names restricted? Yes
    Names contrary to Bahrain law are prohibited. For complete restrictions see FAQs.
  • Do I need a trademark/brand name to register .bh? No
  • Private Registration service available? No
  • .bh Trustee / Proxy service offered? Fees? No
What is the registration term allowed for .bh domain names?
.bh domain names are available for 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 year(s).
How long does it take to register my .bh domain name?
The domain registration time frame for .bh during general availability is 4 Days.
What are the characters and valid character lengths for .bh domain names?
.bh Domain Names must:
  • have minimum of 1 and a maximum of 63 characters;
  • begin with a letter or a number and end with a letter or a number;
  • use the English character set and may contain letters (i.e., a-z, A-Z),numbers (i.e. 0-9) and dashes (-) or a combination of these;
  • neither begin with, nor end with a dash;
  • not contain a dash in the third and fourth positions (e.g. www.ab- -cd.bh); and
  • not include a space (e.g. www.ab cd.bh).
What is DNSSEC, and is it available for .bh domain?
DNSSEC is available for .bh domain. Enabling DNSSEC will protect .bh domain names against counterfeit DNS data by providing origin authentication and integrity protection on that data. DNSSEC can be configured in your domain name's DNS panel.
What is Trustee Service, and is it available for .bh?
Trustee Service is not available for .bh extension. Trustee Service can help satisfy most local presence requirements when there are restrictions on registering a domain name.
Can I transfer out my .bh domain if I'm using your Trustee Service?
Because Trustee Service is non-transferable, you must update your ownership according to .bh requirements before a transfer out can be started.
Can I hide my .bh registration information (Private Registration)?
No. At present the .bh domain zone does not provide means to hide the information of the domain owner. All or partial information (name, address, email, etc.) may be displayed in WHOIS.
What is the grace period for .bh domain name?
.BH has a 40 day "Grace period" in which a domain name can be renewed without incurring an additional fee. Its important to note however that your domain will no longer resolve on the day it expires. After the 40 day grace period, there is a 30 day "Redemption Period" in which you can renew your domain name for an additional $150 USD.
Who is the registry that manages .bh domain names?
The registry that manages the registration of domain names with the .bh Top Level Domain is The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA). You may visit them at https://www.tra.org.bh/en/.
  • Registry The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA)
  • .bh Registry logo
  • Accredited Yes
  • Dispute Policy https://consumer.tra.org.bh/en-us/consumer/index.html
  • Sponsoring Organization
  • Administrative Contact
    Domain Name
    Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA)
    PO Box 10353
    Manama
    Bahrain
    Email: [email protected]
    Voice: +973 17520000
    Fax: +973 17532125
  • Technical Contact
    Domain Name
    Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA)
    PO Box 10353
    Manama
    Bahrain
    Email: [email protected]
    Voice: +973 17520000
    Fax: +973 17532125
  • Sub Domains
  • Name Servers
    Host NameIP Address(es)
    ns.batelco.com.bh 193.188.97.197
    ns2.batelco.com.bh 193.188.97.212
    ns3.batelco.com.bh 193.188.97.193
    ns4.batelco.com.bh 193.188.97.209