.bcn Domain
.bcn is a domain delegated in 2015 and reserved exclusively for Barcelona City Council and its affiliated entities. Unlike .barcelona, open to the city's community, .bcn is a closed institutional extension.
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About the .BCN domain
What is the .BCN domain?
Despite sharing a sponsor with .barcelona, .bcn follows a completely different and much more restrictive registration policy: this extension is reserved exclusively for use by Barcelona City Council itself and its affiliated entities, with no registration process open to third parties, individuals, or companies outside the municipal administration. While .barcelona was conceived as a community domain open to anyone or any organization with a linguistic, cultural, touristic, or commercial tie to the city, .bcn functions as a purely institutional extension, reserved for the Council's official communications.
Unlike its sibling extension .barcelona, open to the city's community, .bcn is reserved exclusively for Barcelona City Council itself and its affiliated entities: there is no registration process available for third parties, individuals, or external companies. Contact our team if you need guidance on alternatives for your project.
Uses of .BCN
Who is the .BCN domain for?
These are the most common situations where .BCN is the ideal extension.
Institutional use by Barcelona City Council
The only real use of this extension, reserved for the municipal administration.
Not available to individuals or external companies
Unlike .barcelona, this extension does not permit third-party registration.
.BCN vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .BCN with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .bcn This page | Exclusive use by Barcelona City Council | Not available to third parties | Not available |
| .barcelona | City community with a demonstrable tie | Linguistic, cultural, touristic, or commercial connection | Inquire |
Registration process
How to register your .BCN domain at miHosting
Check availability
Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.
Complete registration
Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.
Your domain is live
Within minutes your .BCN domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .BCN domain
Can I register a .bcn domain?
No, this extension is reserved exclusively for Barcelona City Council and its affiliated entities.
How is it different from .barcelona?
.barcelona is a community domain open to anyone with a tie to the city; .bcn is for the City Council's exclusive institutional use.
Who manages the .bcn domain?
Municipi de Barcelona. It was delegated to the root zone on June 4, 2015, the same day as .barcelona.
Is there any commercial way to get a .bcn domain?
No, there are no registrars offering this extension to the public.
What alternative does miHosting recommend?
.barcelona itself if you have a demonstrable tie to the city, or a generic extension like .com. Contact our team to weigh your options.
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