.BJ Domain
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Benin, a country in West Africa.
Registry & Technical Information
Registry Information
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Registration Requirements:
Registrants must have a local presence in Benin or a trademark registered in Benin.
Additional Information
Country Code Top-Level Domain, representing Benin in the domain name system.
The .BJ domain is managed by the Benin government's agency responsible for information and communication technologies.Benin was formerly known as Dahomey, which is why the country code is BJ (Benin) rather than DA (Dahomey).
Frequently Asked Questions
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Benin, a country in West Africa. The .BJ TLD is managed by Agence Béninoise des Technologies de l'Information et de la Communication (ABETIC) and was introduced in 1996.
Registration for .BJ domains has the following restrictions: Registrants must have a local presence in Benin or a trademark registered in Benin.
The average pricing for a .BJ domain is Prices vary, but typically range from $50 to $100 USD per year.. Prices may vary between registrars and can differ based on registration period and additional services.
WHOIS information for .BJ domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.nic.bj. You can also use the RDAP service at null for more structured data access.
Popular registrars that support .BJ domains include: OVH, Gandi, 101domain. Check the supported registrars section for complete information and links.
As a country code TLD, .BJ provides geographic identity and can improve local SEO rankings. It's ideal for businesses and individuals targeting a specific geographic market.