What is a .SH domain?

.SH is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Saint Helena, a British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic.

While it is a geographic domain, .SH is open for global registration and is often used for creative branding, abbreviations, and tech-related projects.

Who can register a .SH domain?

Anyone can register a .SH domain on a first-come, first-served basis. There are no residency or business requirements.

Registration restrictions

There are no specific eligibility restrictions set by the registry. However, standard domain rules apply:

• Domain length must be between 3–63 characters
• Allowed characters: letters (a–z), numbers (0–9), and hyphens
• Hyphens cannot be used at the beginning or end of the domain name
• Special characters (e.g., &, #) are not allowed
• IDNs (internationalized domain names) are not supported

Domain requirements

All .SH domains must comply with standard DNS and naming conventions. Nameservers must be properly configured to ensure the domain resolves correctly.

Additional details

• Registration term: 1–10 years
• WHOIS privacy: Available

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