What is .bl?
A ccTLD only goes live when a manager applies to IANA and the delegation is approved. Until then, Saint Barthélemy uses other domains — usually the ccTLD of the country it's associated with.
.bl FAQ
Can I register a .bl domain?
No. .bl is not delegated, so there is no registry selling names under it.
Why does .bl exist if it isn't used?
Every ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is eligible to become a ccTLD. IANA lists .bl because the code is assigned to Saint Barthélemy, even though no delegation has happened.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed October 10, 2007. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
