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.bt Domain: Bhutan ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.bt is the country-code top-level domain for Bhutan.

Overview

Extension.bt
Country or territoryBhutan
RegionAsia
RegistryMinistry of Information and Communications
Who can registerRestricted
TypeNational country code

.bt is the country-code top-level domain for Bhutan, in Asia. It is managed by the Ministry of Information and Communications.

Only businesses and legal entities may register, including foreign companies with a trade licence or matching trademark; individuals are not accepted.

Who can register

Only businesses and other legal entities qualify; individuals cannot register.

Second-level endings: Also .com.bt, .edu.bt, .net.bt, .org.bt, .gov.bt.

Rules and prices change. This summary is general information, not legal advice: confirm the current policy with the registry before you buy. The registry's website is www.nic.bt. The official record for .bt is in the IANA root zone database.

Before you buy a .bt 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?

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Frequently asked questions

What country is .bt?

.bt is the country-code top-level domain for Bhutan.

Who runs the .bt domain?

The .bt registry is managed by Ministry of Information and Communications.

Can I register a .bt domain from another country?

Only businesses and other legal entities qualify; individuals cannot register.

Does Google treat .bt as a country domain?

Yes. Google normally treats .bt as a signal that a site targets Bhutan.

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Sources checked: en.wikipedia.org · nic.bt · www.101domain.com · www.iana.org. Last reviewed October 2026.

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