.bh domain extension

.bh is the country code top-level domain for Bahrain, managed by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority. The domain was registered in 1994 and went through a redelegation in 2012 to its current sponsor. Registration rules vary by subdomain, with some second level names restricted to local businesses, government entities, or verified residents. The technical backend is handled by CentralNic in London. A WHOIS server at whois.nic.bh provides lookup services. The TRA maintains a strict eligibility policy to keep the namespace for legitimate Bahrain related entities. If you want a .bh address, you generally need a local presence or a registered trademark in the country.

The domain was originally delegated in February 1994. In January 2012, IANA approved a redelegation from the previous manager to the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority. This move streamlined oversight under the national telecom regulator.