Country-code TLD / Bouvet Island

.BV domain
explained.

Not open to public Registry: Norid Others
Quick answer

.bv is a country-code TLD run by Norid. It is not open for public registration, so you cannot buy a .bv name from any registrar. The .bv extension belongs to Bouvet Island and is managed by Norid. If you like the word, pick an open extension such as .com, .pk or .co instead.

1 yrMIN TERM
0 daysTRANSFER LOCK
NoAUTH CODE
YesWHOIS PRIVACY
TypeCountry-code TLD
RegistryNorid
RegionBouvet Island
Best forNot available for registration
Term1 to 1 years
Transfer timeNot offered
DNSSECNot offered
Dispute policyRegistry policy
01 / Overview

What is .bv?

The .bv extension belongs to Bouvet Island and is managed by Norid. A quick fact: Bouvet Island is an uninhabited Norwegian island in the South Atlantic and its country code is not in use.

This extension is not available for public registration. No one can register a .bv name. Norid, the Norwegian registry, holds it but has never opened it. We keep this page so you can see what .bv is and choose a similar extension that is open.

A simple example: Pakistani users cannot register this name because the registry does not accept any registrations.

You can register .bv for 1 to 1 years at a time. Renew before the expiry date to keep your website and email running. Late renewal rules depend on the registry, so do not wait for the last day.

02 / Requirements checklist

What you need to register .bv

!Public registrationNot available
✓AlternativeChoose an open extension such as .com or .pk
03 / Rules and lifecycle

Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .bv

Full .BV policy terms →
Registration

.bv is not open for registration by the public.

Renewal

Not applicable.

Transfer

Not applicable.

Lifecycle

Not applicable.

DNSSEC

The .bv registry does not offer DNSSEC signing at this time, so DS records cannot be added.

Registration data and privacy

Public WHOIS and RDAP output for .bv is redacted for most personal data. Registration data still has to be accurate, and the registry can ask for it.

06 / Compare

.bv vs the usual suspects

ExtensionRegisterRenewRule
.bvAsk for priceAsk for priceClosed
.comRs 3,864Rs 4,038Open
.com.pkRs 4,200Rs 4,500Open
.netRs 5,686Rs 7,065Open
Did you know

Bouvet Island is an uninhabited Norwegian island in the South Atlantic and its country code is not in use.

08 / FAQ

.bv questions,
answered simply.

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Can I buy a .bv domain?

No. No one can register a .bv name. Norid, the Norwegian registry, holds it but has never opened it. You can pick an open extension with a similar meaning instead, such as .com, .pk or .co.

Who owns .bv?

Norid operates .bv. The .bv extension belongs to Bouvet Island and is managed by Norid.

Why does DomainWalay show .bv if it cannot be registered?

Many people search for .bv and want to know what it is. This page gives the facts and points you to extensions that are open.

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