Published: 17.10.2026
The .bzh zone is linked to Brittany, a region in the north-west of France known in the Breton language as Breizh, and to the Breton language spoken there. The letters bzh are a short form of that Breton name, so a name in .bzh signals a connection with Breton culture. Schools, cultural groups, artists and local businesses are typical users of this ending. Use the availability form right under this paragraph to see whether your name in .bzh is still available.
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A short history
Breton is a Celtic language with a long history in Brittany. It is taught in some schools and used in media, music and publishing, and it is an important part of the region's identity. The extension suits anyone who wants a short online identity linked to the region and its language.
Who runs it
The zone is run by a registry operator under the terms it publishes, and registrars take orders from customers. Conditions for this zone may differ from those of generic endings, so check the current terms at the time of the order, including any requirement linked to the region.
Rules in practice
- Regional terms: check whether the current terms ask for a link with Brittany or the Breton community before you register.
- Holder details: the registrant record should show the organisation or person responsible for the site accurately.
- Characters: letters, digits and hyphens are allowed, and a label can be up to 63 characters long.
- Renewal: set the reminder to reach two people, since a lapsed name can be picked up by someone else.
Who uses .bzh
- Breton-language schools, evening classes and online courses.
- Festivals, concerts and cultural events that promote Breton music and dance.
- Publishers, bookshops and authors who write in Breton or about Brittany.
- Local shops, guesthouses and food producers that want a clear regional identity.
Strengths
- The ending signals a Brittany connection at once, which local visitors notice.
- The letters are short and easy to remember, and they work well on posters and bilingual signs.
- The address gives a cultural project an identity of its own, separate from national or generic sites.
Things to keep in mind
- Breton and French are both used in the region, so decide early which languages your site will use.
- The regional link should be real, because a name that suggests a connection without one may mislead visitors.
- Visitors outside Brittany may not know the abbreviation, so explain it on the home page.
- Some visitors will still type .com or .fr first, so consider whether you want more than one address.
Tips before you register
- Check the name in .com and in the regional and cultural directories you already use.
- Write the organisation's name in its official form, with the Breton and French versions if both apply.
- Publish a legal notice, a privacy notice and contact details in the language of your audience.
- Set up SPF, DKIM and DMARC records before you send membership or ticket e-mails.
- Use two-factor login on the registrar account and keep at least two people able to manage it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to speak Breton to use a .bzh name? Not necessarily. The ending points to Brittany and its culture, and the language of the site is your own choice. Check the current terms for any conditions linked to the region.
Can a site in French use .bzh? Yes. The language is your decision, and French, Breton or both can suit different audiences.
Does .bzh help a regional site appear in search? It signals the location, but accurate local content, clear events and genuine links from regional sources matter more.
