.BJ (.bj)

.BJ is the country code top-level domain for Benin, managed by the Autorité de Régulation des Communications Electroniques et de la Poste du Bénin (ARCEP BENIN). It is open to anyone, with no specific residency or eligibility restrictions for registration. The domain is used by businesses, organizations, and individuals with ties to Benin or those seeking a short, memorable web address. Registrations are handled through accredited registrars listed on the official registry site at nic.bj. The WHOIS server is whois.nic.bj. The domain was first registered on January 18, 1996. In 2019, management of .BJ was transferred to ARCEP BENIN, which now oversees its operations and policy.