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Register a .bg domain — Bulgaria's domain extension

.bg is the official country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Bulgaria. It tells visitors your website is rooted in Bulgaria and builds instant local trust.

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.bg at a glance

Term
1 year
Eligibility
Restricted
DNSSEC
No
WHOIS privacy
No

.bg registration rules

What you need to know before registering, transferring or renewing a .bg domain.

Registration

Registration term
1 year
Internationalised names (IDN)
Not supported
Name length
Up to 63 characters: letters, numbers and hyphens (registry minimums may apply)

Requirements

Restrictions
Yes — see below
Extra registrant data
Not required
Local presence / trustee service
Not offered

Transfer & ownership

Transfer to Upflare
Supported
Transfer method
Registry procedure (no auth code)

Technical

Registry
Register.BG
Type
Country-code top-level domain (ccTLD)
In use since
1995
DNSSEC
Not supported
WHOIS privacy
Not allowed by the registry
Lookup protocol
WHOIS

Before you register a .bg domain

  • Open to Bulgarian and EU citizens, permanent residents of Bulgaria, and organisations registered in Bulgaria or the EU (or with a Bulgarian branch).
  • Identity must be proven with an ID card, notarised application or company certificate — a qualified digital signature can replace paper documents.
  • Documents are checked within three business days before the registration completes.

Information verified on 17 Oct 2026. Sources: Register.BG registration policy · IANA root zone database. Registry rules can change — our support team confirms the details for your order.

Why choose a .bg domain?

Signal a clear local presence in Bulgaria.

Build trust with customers in Bulgaria who prefer a local address.

Strengthen local SEO for searches tied to Bulgaria.

Protect your brand by securing its .bg version.

Who .bg is for

Businesses, shops, institutions and creators targeting the Bulgaria market.

How to register a .bg domain

  1. 1Search for your name above and add the .bg domain to your cart.
  2. 2Fill in your contact details — they must be accurate and up to date.
  3. 3Make sure you meet the .bg registration rules below; the registry may check them.
  4. 4Manage DNS, connect hosting or email from your Upflare dashboard once the domain is active.
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.bg domain FAQs

.bg domains can be registered for 1 year at a time, and renewed before they expire.

.bg has registration rules set by its registry: Open to Bulgarian and EU citizens, permanent residents of Bulgaria, and organisations registered in Bulgaria or the EU (or with a Bulgarian branch). Identity must be proven with an ID card, notarised application or company certificate — a qualified digital signature can replace paper documents.

.bg transfers don't use an auth code — they follow the registry's own confirmation procedure. Start on our transfer page and our support team guides you through it.

The .bg registry doesn't allow WHOIS privacy services. Registry rules decide which details are public.

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