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.sm Domain: San Marino ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.sm is the country-code top-level domain for San Marino.

Overview

.sm is the country-code top-level domain for San Marino, in Europe. It is managed by NIC.sm (Telecom Italia San Marino).

Openprovider reports no local presence is required for .sm, though companies must supply a VAT number and a representative name.

Who can register

Anyone, anywhere, can generally register through accredited registrars.

Before you buy a .sm 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 .sm name? TLD.is gives an AI appraisal that explains a name's strengths and weaknesses.

Frequently asked questions

What country is .sm?

.sm is the country-code top-level domain for San Marino.

Who runs the .sm domain?

The .sm registry is managed by NIC.sm (Telecom Italia San Marino).

Can I register a .sm domain from another country?

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

Does Google treat .sm as a country domain?

Yes. Google normally treats .sm as a signal that a site targets San Marino.

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Sources checked: en.wikipedia.org · support.openprovider.eu. Last reviewed October 2026.

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