What is .bzh?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .bzh on June 17, 2014. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on February 27, 2014.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 3 name servers for .bzh, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .bzh haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.bzh).
.bzh FAQ
What does .bzh mean?
.bzh is a generic top-level domain named for the word "bzh", and it's aimed at cities & regions. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .bzh used for?
.bzh 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 .bzh?
None. .bzh is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .bzh domain extension?
Association www.bzh operates .bzh as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .bzh created?
.bzh was delegated to the DNS root zone on June 17, 2014.
Is .bzh a valid domain?
Yes. .bzh is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .bzh addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .bzh domain?
.bzh names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Association www.bzh's policy if you're unsure.
Is .bzh DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .bzh.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed August 6, 2026. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
