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What is .bb?

.bb is the country-code top-level domain assigned to Barbados, run by Ministry of Innovation, Science and Smart Technology. It's live in the IANA DNS root zone. Registration is open through accredited registrars, though some country registries add local-presence or ID requirements.
Type
Country code (Barbados)
Registration
Open to public
In DNS root
Yes

Registry operator: Ministry of Innovation, Science and Smart Technology — per the IANA root database.

Source: IANA root zone database, checked August 23, 2026.

Is .bb a real domain extension?

Yes — .bb is a real top-level domain. It's present in the official IANA DNS root zone, which is the authoritative list of every live TLD on the internet.

Who runs .bb?

.bb is operated by Ministry of Innovation, Science and Smart Technology, the registry responsible for Barbados, per the IANA root database.

What is .bb used for?

.bb is the extension tied to Barbados. Many country codes are also used generically for branding when the letters spell something useful.

Can anyone register a .bb domain?

Generally yes — .bb is open through accredited registrars, though some country registries require local presence or ID. Availability of a specific name depends on whether it's already taken.

.bb and Barbados

.bb is the country-code top-level domain assigned to Barbados, administered by the registry Ministry of Innovation, Science and Smart Technology.

.bb is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) in the Domain Name System of the Internet for Barbados. It is administered by Telecommunications Unit which is part of the Ministry of Innovations, Science and Smart Technologies for the Government of Barbados. It was first registered on 3 September 1991.

Source: Wikipedia — .bb (CC BY-SA)

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