Reserved code, never delegatedTerritory: Saint Barthélemy

Domain .bl — reserved code, never delegated

.bl is the ISO 3166-1 code assigned to Saint Barthélemy, but IANA has never delegated it as an operational country-code domain.

Year created
ccTLD Extension type (IANA)
On request Registration price / year
Yes Registration restrictions

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About the .BL domain

What is the .BL domain?

The .bl corresponds to the ISO 3166-1 code reserved for Saint Barthélemy. Although this code formally exists in the international country code standard, IANA has never delegated it as an operational country-code domain (ccTLD) in the internet root zone. The territory administratively separated from Guadeloupe in 2007 to become a French overseas collectivity, and although it received its own ISO code, domains under .bl have never been activated: the territory's digital projects typically use .fr or the region's .gf. While this situation persists, no registrar in the world, including miHosting, can offer registration of names under .bl.
Registration restrictions

.bl is the ISO 3166-1 code reserved for Saint Barthélemy, but IANA has never delegated it as an operational ccTLD. The territory administratively separated from Guadeloupe in 2007 to become a French overseas collectivity, and although it received its own ISO code, domains under .bl have never been activated: the territory's digital projects typically use .fr or the region's .gf. It cannot be registered through any registrar, including miHosting.

Extension .BL
IANA type ccTLD
Created in Not specified
Registry No active registry — code reserved for Saint Barthélemy
Restrictions Yes
Registration On request
Renewal On request

Uses of .BL

Who is the .BL domain for?

These are the most common situations where .BL is the ideal extension.

ISO code of Saint Barthélemy

Exists as an internationally recognized country code, but without an associated operational ccTLD.

No operating registry

There is currently no technical registry operating this extension, so it cannot be used for any project.

Does not appear in availability checkers

Since it is not delegated, domain availability checkers cannot verify or register names under this extension.

Active alternatives available

In the meantime, hundreds of active extensions are available to register the name you need.

.BL vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .BL with the most common alternatives to help you choose.

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.bl This page Reserved code of Saint Barthélemy Never delegated — not available Not available
.com Any project None $14.99/yr
.online Any project None Inquire

Registration process

How to register your .BL domain at miHosting

01

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.

02

Complete registration

Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.

03

Your domain is live

Within minutes your .BL domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .BL domain

Can I register a .bl domain?

No. This extension has never been delegated as an operational ccTLD by IANA, so no registrar in the world can offer its registration.

What does .bl represent?

It is the ISO 3166-1 code reserved for Saint Barthélemy.

Why was it never delegated?

The territory administratively separated from Guadeloupe in 2007 to become a French overseas collectivity, and although it received its own ISO code, domains under .bl have never been activated: the territory's digital projects typically use .fr or the region's .gf.

Could it be delegated in the future?

It is possible, although IANA has not announced concrete plans to activate this code as an operational ccTLD.

What alternatives do I have in the meantime?

You can choose from hundreds of active and available extensions — from .com to more sector-specific options.

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The .bl domain corresponds to the ISO 3166-1 code reserved for Saint Barthélemy, but has never been delegated by IANA as an operational ccTLD. It cannot be registered at miHosting or any other registrar. If you were looking for this extension for your project, we recommend exploring our full catalog of active extensions available for registration.