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.sl Domain: Sierra Leone ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.sl is the country-code top-level domain for Sierra Leone.

Overview

.sl is the country-code top-level domain for Sierra Leone, in Africa. It is managed by AFCOM SL (sponsored by Sierratel).

The registry reserves the right to screen and reject applications; eligibility for overseas registrants is unclear.

Who can register

Clear, current rules for overseas registrants are not readily available. Contact the registry or a registrar before you buy.

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

Before you buy a .sl 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 .sl?

.sl is the country-code top-level domain for Sierra Leone.

Who runs the .sl domain?

The .sl registry is managed by AFCOM SL (sponsored by Sierratel).

Can I register a .sl domain from another country?

Clear, current rules for overseas registrants are not readily available. Contact the registry or a registrar before you buy.

Does Google treat .sl as a country domain?

Yes. Google normally treats .sl as a signal that a site targets Sierra Leone.

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Sources checked: en.wikipedia.org · www.safenames.net. Last reviewed October 2026.

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