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.sh Domain: Saint Helena ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.sh is the country-code top-level domain for Saint Helena. Shell scripts and command lines.

Overview

Liked by developers because .sh is the file extension for shell scripts.

.sh is the country code for Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, administered by the same registry as .io and .ac.

Who can register

Generally open to registrants worldwide.

Second-level endings: Also .co.sh, .com.sh, .org.sh and others.

Before you buy a .sh 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 .sh?

.sh is the country-code top-level domain for Saint Helena.

Who runs the .sh domain?

The .sh registry is managed by NIC.SH (Internet Computer Bureau).

Can I register a .sh domain from another country?

Generally open to registrants worldwide.

Does Google treat .sh as a country domain?

Yes. Google normally treats .sh as a signal that a site targets Saint Helena.

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Sources checked: en.wikipedia.org. Last reviewed October 2026.

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