.sh Domain
.sh is the ccTLD of Saint Helena, registered with IANA on September 23, 1997, and managed by the Government of St. Helena via NIC.SH. General registration is open to anyone in the world, with no local presence, company, or VAT requirement.
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About the .SH domain
What is the .SH domain?
General registration under .sh requires no local presence, incorporation of a company, or a VAT number: both individuals and entities from any country can register a domain with no need to prove prior rights or complete a special application form, which has made .sh a popular extension internationally for branding projects thanks to its brevity. In parallel, there is a completely free second-level allocation reserved exclusively for residents of the island, who must provide a copy of a British Overseas Territories passport issued to citizens of Saint Helena. The .gov.sh subdomain, in turn, requires documentation proving the applicant is a recognized government body in the territory. Names must be between 3 and 63 characters and support neither internationalized domain names (IDN) nor subdomains beyond those already reserved.
General .sh registration requires no local presence, incorporated company, or VAT number, and is open to individuals and entities from any country. A separate, free second-level allocation is also reserved exclusively for residents of Saint Helena, who must provide a copy of a British Overseas Territories passport. The .gov.sh subdomain requires documentation proving recognized government status in Saint Helena. Contact our team to confirm availability and the exact requirements.
Uses of .SH
Who is the .SH domain for?
These are the most common situations where .SH is the ideal extension.
International brands and tech projects
A short, memorable extension, popular outside Saint Helena for brands and startups.
Residents of Saint Helena (free allocation)
Individuals with a British Overseas Territories passport from Saint Helena.
Recognized government bodies (via .gov.sh)
Reserved for entities proving recognized government status in the territory.
Short, brandable domain names (linguistic hack)
Widely used for its brevity in international projects unconnected to the island.
.SH vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .SH with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .sh This page | Any project with no presence restrictions | None for general registration | Inquire |
| .gov.sh | Government bodies of Saint Helena | Documentation of government status | Inquire |
Registration process
How to register your .SH domain at miHosting
Check availability
Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.
Complete registration
Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.
Your domain is live
Within minutes your .SH domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .SH domain
Do I need to live in Saint Helena to register a .sh?
No, not for general registration; it is open to anyone in the world.
What is the free second-level allocation?
A program reserved exclusively for residents of Saint Helena who provide a British Overseas Territories passport.
What does the .gov.sh subdomain require?
Documentation proving recognized government status in Saint Helena.
Who manages the .sh domain?
The Government of St. Helena, via NIC.SH. It was registered with IANA on September 23, 1997.
How much does a .sh domain cost?
Pricing varies by registrar for general registration. Contact our miHosting team to confirm the current price.
Can I register my .sh domain with miHosting?
Yes, with no local presence restrictions for general registration. Contact our team to confirm availability and current pricing.
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