Published: 17.10.2026
The .sb extension is the country-code domain of the Solomon Islands, a nation of many islands in the south-west Pacific Ocean. Businesses, public bodies and community groups there use it to show a local presence, from guesthouses and dive operators to schools and development projects. The capital, Honiara, lies on the island of Guadalcanal. Use the availability form just below this text to see whether your name in .sb is still available.
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A short history
The national code was assigned when the country joined the global internet. The zone has grown alongside local use of the internet, first among government offices and early online services, and later among businesses, schools and community groups spread across the islands. Today it is part of how many local organisations describe themselves online.
Who runs it
The zone is managed by a national registry, which keeps the central database of names and sets the registration rules. Accredited registrars sell names to customers and forward the orders to the registry. Because the terms come from the national body, its current published conditions are the place to check holder requirements, contact details and renewal before you register.
Rules in practice
- Holder conditions: the registry may set rules on who can hold a .sb name, so confirm that you qualify before you pay.
- Contact details: the holder data must be accurate, and it may be checked when the registry asks for it.
- Characters: names use letters, digits and hyphens, within the format rules that the registry publishes.
- Renewal: put the expiry date in your calendar and enable automatic renewal with your registrar.
Who uses .sb
- Guesthouses, dive operators and tour guides who welcome visitors to the islands.
- Shops, hardware stores and service providers that serve customers in the Solomon Islands.
- Schools, churches and community groups that share news with local families.
- Development projects that want a clear address for their work in the region.
Strengths
- The ending shows at once that a site is linked to the Solomon Islands, which helps local visitors recognise it.
- Search engines can treat a country-code ending as one hint about the intended audience, so local content in .sb may be easier to match with local searches.
- The two-letter code is easy to type and to print on a boat, a menu or a shop sign.
Things to keep in mind
- The zone points to one country, so a business with customers abroad may also want a generic address.
- English is the official language, but many people also use Pijin, so think about which language your pages should use.
- Visitors from other countries may not recognise the ending, so write the full address on every card and sign.
- Terms for holders can change, so keep your registration data up to date.
Tips before you register
- Look at the same name in .com and in the social accounts you plan to use.
- Enter the company or personal details exactly as they appear in your official papers.
- Prepare the site in the languages your visitors read, with a clear contact page and a privacy notice.
- Set up SPF, DKIM and DMARC records before the domain sends invoices or newsletters.
- Protect the registrar account with two-factor login and keep the renewal reminder active.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to live in the Solomon Islands to register a .sb name? Conditions for holders may apply and can depend on your situation, so check the current terms at the time of the order.
Does .sb help a site appear in local search results? It is one useful geographic signal. Relevant local content, a fast site and genuine links usually matter more.
Can a site in English use .sb? Yes. The ending does not set the language, so you can write in English, Pijin or any other language your readers use.
