.sb Domain Name Information

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  • Time to Register 1 Day
  • Type ccTLD
  • Country Solomon Islands
  • Registration Period 1 - 10 years
  • Trustee/Proxy Service No
  • Blocking Service Part of the GlobalBlock Service | Learn more
    Block Registrations on your trademark in .sb and each of Solomon Telekom's
  • Individuals can register Yes
  • Businesses can register Yes
  • Languages Supported None
    .sb domain name supports multiple language formats. You can register your domain name by entering your domain search using the appropriate language character set in the search field.
  • Is there a special use for .sb? No
  • Is there any other information needed to register a .sb domain? Yes
    You will be sent an email and must click on the link to confirm before domain will be activated for use. 1-2 Character Names are $199 per year (including renewals), contact us for ordering.
  • Does .sb have any additional fees? No
  • Any additional documents, requirements or information needed to register a .sb? Yes

    All domain requests are treated as applications and manually reviewed by the registry.

    Priority rights: If you currently own a .com.sb, .org.sb, .edu.sb domain name, the matching .sb domain is automatically reserved for you only until your existing domain expires. You must request registration of the new matching .sb domain before the expiration period to keep it.

    Here's an example: You own: . It expires 4/18/2016. You must then request mydomain.sb before 4/18/2016 to be able to keep it. Initial registration will be treated as a renewal. If the domain expires, it will be available to the public, first-come first-serve. In the case of multiple previous registrants of the same string, preference is given to the one who registered first.
  • Are Individual .sb domain registrations allowed? Yes
  • Company or legal entities registrations allowed for .sb? Yes
  • Are some .sb domain names restricted? Yes
    Violating rights to third parties, names causing confusion and illegal use are prohibited. See FAQs for complete restrictions.
  • Do I need a trademark/brand name to register .sb? No
  • Private Registration service available? No
  • .sb Trustee / Proxy service offered? Fees? No
What is the registration term allowed for .sb domain names?
.sb domain names are available for 1-10 years.
How long does it take to register my .sb domain name?
The domain registration time frame for .sb during general availability is 1 Day.
What are the characters and valid character lengths for .sb domain names?
.sb Domain Names must:
  • have minimum of 3 and a maximum of 63 characters;
  • begin with a letter or a number and end with a letter or a number;
  • use the English character set and may contain letters (i.e., a-z, A-Z),numbers (i.e. 0-9) and dashes (-) or a combination of these;
  • neither begin with, nor end with a dash;
  • not contain a dash in the third and fourth positions (e.g. www.ab- -cd.sb); and
  • not include a space (e.g. www.ab cd.sb).
What is DNSSEC, and is it available for .sb domain?
DNSSEC is not available for .sb domain. Domains that allow DNSSEC protect against counterfeit DNS data by providing origin authentication and integrity protection on that data. Get more information on its pros and cons.
What is Trustee Service, and is it available for .sb?
Trustee Service is not available for .sb extension. Trustee Service can help satisfy most local presence requirements when there are restrictions on registering a domain name.
Can I transfer out my .sb domain if I'm using your Trustee Service?
Because Trustee Service is non-transferable, you must update your ownership according to .sb requirements before a transfer out can be started.
Can I hide my .sb registration information (Private Registration)?
No. At present the .sb domain zone does not provide means to hide the information of the domain owner. All or partial information (name, address, email, etc.) may be displayed in WHOIS.
What is the grace period for .sb domain name?
Grace periods vary for country code Top Level Domains (ccTLD) including Internationalized Domain Names (IDN). Some registries require renewal up to 60 days in advance of the domain name expiration date. It is your responsibility to pay for your Renewal Fees in advance of the due date specified by 101domain regardless of the domain name expiration date. Failure to pay your Renewal Fees prior to the due date will result in a fee of $150 to renew your .sb domain. There may be a restore period between when the domain expires and when the domain can be registered again. In the event that you do not pay by the renewal date, your site may be inaccessible during this time so it is very important that you renew this extension before the renewal date.
Who is the registry that manages .sb domain names?
The registry that manages the registration of domain names with the .sb Top Level Domain is Solomon Telekom. You may visit them at http://www.nic.net.sb/.
  • Registry Solomon Telekom
  • .sb Registry logo
  • Accredited Yes
  • Dispute Policy http://www.nic.net.sb/
  • Sponsoring Organization
    Solomon Telekom Company Limited
    Telekom Haus
    Mendana Avenue
    P.O. Box 148
    Honiara City Council
    Honiara
    Solomon Islands
  • Administrative Contact
    Manager Information Systems
    Solomon Telekom Company Limited
    Telekom Haus
    Mendana Avenue
    P.O. Box 148
    Honiara City Council
    Honiara
    Solomon Islands
    Email: [email protected]
    Voice: +677 43360
    Fax: +677 30003
  • Technical Contact
    Senior Engineer SBNIC
    Solomon Telekom Company Limited
    Telekom Haus
    Mendana Avenue
    P.O. Box 148
    Honiara City Council
    Honiara
    Solomon Islands
    Email: [email protected]
    Voice: +677 43119
    Fax: +677 30003
  • Sub Domains
  • Name Servers
    Host NameIP Address(es)
    ns1.anycastdns.cz 185.38.108.108
    2a00:fea0:dead:0:0:0:0:beef
    ns2.anycastdns.cz 185.28.194.194
    pch.nic.sb 204.61.216.31
    2001:500:14:6031:ad:0:0:1