.bi domain extension

The .bi domain is the country code top level domain for Burundi. It is managed by the Centre National de l'Informatique (CNI), based in Bujumbura. The registry operates through nic.bi and uses a WHOIS server at whois1.nic.bi. As a ccTLD, .bi is intended for entities connected to Burundi, though specific eligibility rules are not publicly detailed by IANA. Registration is handled via the CNI and accredited registrars. The domain was first registered on October 21, 1996, and underwent a redelegation in July 2002, as documented in an IANA report. The technical infrastructure includes multiple name servers, including anyns.nic.bi and ns.nic.bi, with support for IPv6.

The .bi domain was registered in 1996. In 2002, IANA approved a redelegation of the TLD, transferring management responsibilities to the Centre National de l'Informatique, which continues to operate the domain today.