.sj Domain
.sj is the ccTLD of Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Norwegian territories, registered with IANA on August 21, 1997, and managed by Norid. It has never opened for public registration; Norwegian policy points to using the .no domain instead.
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About the .SJ domain
What is the .SJ domain?
Unlike the vast majority of ccTLDs, .sj has never opened for public registration since its delegation: there is no application process, no accredited registrar, and no sales system. Official Norwegian policy states that .sj domain resources will not be commercialized, sold, or given away in any form; Norid considers the .no domain sufficient for any institution or body connected to these territories, and there are no plans to change this position. If your project is related to Svalbard or Jan Mayen, the recommended and available alternative is to register a domain under .no.
.sj has never been opened for public registration since its delegation in 1997, and there are no plans to commercialize it: Norwegian policy states that entities connected to Svalbard and Jan Mayen should use the .no domain instead. It is not possible to register any domain under this extension. Contact our team if you have questions about available alternatives for projects linked to these Norwegian territories.
Uses of .SJ
Who is the .SJ domain for?
These are the most common situations where .SJ is the ideal extension.
Scientific research in Svalbard
Numerous international research stations operate in the archipelago, though they use .no for their online presence.
Extension unavailable for registration
No project, of any kind, can currently register a .sj domain.
Recommended alternative: .no domain
The official route for any entity connected to these Norwegian territories.
.SJ vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .SJ with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .no | Official alternative for projects linked to Svalbard or Jan Mayen | No restrictions beyond the general .no rules | Inquire |
| .sj This page | No project can currently register it | Permanently closed registration | Not available |
Registration process
How to register your .SJ 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 .SJ domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .SJ domain
Can I register a .sj domain?
No. .sj has never opened for public registration and there are no plans to change this policy.
Why doesn't Norway open .sj for registration?
It considers the .no domain sufficient for any institution connected to Svalbard or Jan Mayen.
What domain should I use for a Svalbard project?
The .no domain, the official alternative recommended by Norid.
Who manages .sj even though it's closed?
Norid A/S, based in Trondheim, the same body that manages .no. It was registered with IANA on August 21, 1997.
Is there a similar case to .sj?
Yes, .bv for Bouvet Island, delegated the same day and also never opened for registration.
Can miHosting help me with an alternative?
Yes, contact our team to consider registering a .no domain for your project.
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