What is .bcn?
.bcn entered the DNS root zone on July 8, 2015, 11 years ago. It came out of ICANN's New gTLD Program, the 2012 application round that grew the root from 22 generic TLDs to well over a thousand.
Municipi de Barcelona also runs one other TLD, including .barcelona.
On the technical side, .bcn is served by 4 authoritative name servers, every one of them reachable over IPv6. It is also DNSSEC-signed: the root zone carries a DS record for .bcn, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.bcn).
Same registry, other endings
1 other TLD shares this operator.
.bcn FAQ
What does .bcn mean?
.bcn is a generic top-level domain named for the word "bcn", and it's aimed at cities & regions. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .bcn used for?
.bcn is mostly used for cities & regions. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .bcn?
None. .bcn is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .bcn domain extension?
Municipi de Barcelona operates .bcn as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .bcn created?
.bcn was delegated to the DNS root zone on July 8, 2015.
Is .bcn a valid domain?
Yes. .bcn is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2015, so .bcn addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .bcn domain?
.bcn names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Municipi de Barcelona's policy if you're unsure.
Is .bcn DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .bcn.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed January 7, 2022. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
