Published: 17.10.2026
The .sn extension is the country-code domain of Senegal, a country on the Atlantic coast of West Africa that wraps around The Gambia on three sides. Businesses, schools, artists and community groups that work with people in Senegal use it to show a local presence. The capital, Dakar, is the country's largest city and an important centre of trade and culture. Check the availability form below this paragraph to see whether your name in .sn is still available.
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A short history
The national code was assigned when Senegal joined the global internet. The zone was first used by universities, research bodies and early online services, and it later grew with the wider use of websites by shops, media outlets and cultural organisations. Dakar, with its markets, music and festivals, has made the zone a common choice for projects that present Senegalese life to readers at home and abroad.
Who runs it
The zone is managed by a national registry, which keeps the central database of names and publishes the registration rules. Accredited registrars handle orders from customers and send them to the registry. Since the rules are set nationally, read the current conditions for holders, contact details and renewal before you pay, because they can be updated.
Rules in practice
- Holder rules: the registry may set conditions on who can hold a .sn name, so check whether you qualify before you order.
- Contact details: the registration data must be correct, and it may be verified when the registry requests it.
- Characters: names use letters, digits and hyphens, following the length rules of the registry.
- Renewal: keep the expiry date visible to the team, and use auto-renewal where the registrar offers it.
Who uses .sn
- Restaurants, hotels and craft shops in Dakar and in other towns.
- Musicians, filmmakers, artists and festivals that present their work to the public.
- Schools, universities and training centres with a Senegalese audience.
- Companies that trade with Senegal and want a clear local address for their clients.
Strengths
- The ending gives a clear signal of Senegalese origin, which local readers notice straight away.
- Search engines may use a country-code ending as one hint about the audience, so pages in French and Wolof can be matched with local queries.
- The zone is short and easy to print on posters, tickets and shop fronts.
Things to keep in mind
- The zone points to one country, so a project with an international audience may also need a generic address.
- French is the official language, while Wolof and other national languages are widely spoken, so choose the languages that suit your readers.
- Good short names are often taken, so combine a descriptive word with a place or project name.
- Holder conditions can change, so review them before any transfer.
Practical steps before you register
- Check the same name in .com and in the social accounts you use for your audience in Senegal.
- Use the official name of the company, association or project in the holder fields.
- Publish contact details and a privacy notice in the languages you have chosen before launch.
- Add SPF, DKIM and DMARC records before you send newsletters or invoices from the domain.
- Protect the registrar login with two-factor authentication and record who manages the renewal.
Frequently asked questions
Does a foreign organisation need a local presence to register .sn? Holder conditions can apply, so check the current rules before you order.
Does .sn help a site rank in Senegalese search? It is a useful geographic signal, but relevant content, speed and genuine links usually carry more weight.
Can a site in French and Wolof use .sn? Yes. The ending does not limit the language, so you can publish in French, Wolof or both, depending on your readers.
