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.SH Domain

The .sh domain is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, a British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic Ocean.

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Registry & Technical Information

Registry Information

Registry: Internet Computer Bureau
WHOIS Server: whois.nic.sh
Introduced: 1997

Technical Details

Restrictions: No specific restrictions; open for registration by anyone worldwide.
Average Pricing: $60
RDAP Server: https://rdap.nic.sh/

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General Availability:1997-01-01
Public Registration:✓ Available

Registration Requirements:

No specific restrictions; open for registration by anyone worldwide.

Additional Information

Country Code Top-Level Domain, representing Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. It's also popular for tech-related websites due to its association with 'shell' in programming.

Despite being a ccTLD, .sh is popular in the tech community due to its association with 'shell' scripting.Saint Helena is known as the place of Napoleon Bonaparte's exile and death.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The .sh domain is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, a British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic Ocean. The .SH TLD is managed by Internet Computer Bureau and was introduced in 1997.

Registration for .SH domains has the following restrictions: No specific restrictions; open for registration by anyone worldwide.

The average pricing for a .SH domain is $60. Prices may vary between registrars and can differ based on registration period and additional services.

WHOIS information for .SH domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.nic.sh. You can also use the RDAP service at https://rdap.nic.sh/ for more structured data access.

Popular registrars that support .SH domains include: GoDaddy, Namecheap, 101domain, and more. Check the supported registrars section for complete information and links.

As a country code TLD, .SH provides geographic identity and can improve local SEO rankings. It's ideal for businesses and individuals targeting a specific geographic market.