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.bh Domain: Bahrain ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.bh is the country-code top-level domain for Bahrain.

Overview

.bh is the country-code top-level domain for Bahrain, in Asia. It is managed by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA).

Direct .bh and .com.bh are open to businesses and the public worldwide, while other second-level labels require a Bahrain presence or licence.

Who can register

Anyone, anywhere, can generally register through accredited registrars.

Second-level endings: Also .com.bh, .net.bh, .edu.bh, .name.bh (local eligibility rules).

Before you buy a .bh name

• Check the renewal price as well as the first-year price. Our cost calculator shows what a name really costs over time.
• Make sure you meet the eligibility rules yourself, without relying on a trustee if you can avoid it.
• Search for trademarks and for the same name in .com.
• Say the name out loud: will people type it correctly?

Weighing up a specific .bh name? TLD.is gives an AI appraisal that explains a name's strengths and weaknesses.

Frequently asked questions

What country is .bh?

.bh is the country-code top-level domain for Bahrain.

Who runs the .bh domain?

The .bh registry is managed by Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA).

Can I register a .bh domain from another country?

Generally yes. .bh is open to registrants worldwide through accredited registrars. Check the registry's current terms before you buy.

Does Google treat .bh as a country domain?

Yes. Google normally treats .bh as a signal that a site targets Bahrain.

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Sources checked: en.wikipedia.org · icannwiki.org · www.iana.org. Last reviewed October 2026.

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