.sbs is a new type of generic top-level domain. The three letters are an abbreviation of the English phrase ‘side by side’, but the extension can be used for any purpose.

It is well suited to community initiatives, civil society organisations, charitable and educational projects, as well as businesses that emphasise collaboration. It is affordable, and short domain names are also easy to find under it.

.sbs domain prices

Extension	Registration	Transfer	Renewal
.sbs Sale	€3.80	€20.40	€21.50

Prices are quoted for one year and do not include VAT. The free transfer does not include a renewal; the fee for the paid transfer usually includes a one-year renewal. For extensions marked ‘Special Offer’, the registration fee is at a discounted rate; renewals are charged at the rates shown in the table.

How long will it take to be ready?

New domain registration

The registration of .sbs domains is an automated process, so registration is virtually instantaneous; you can start using your new domain name within a few minutes of placing your order.

Domain transfer

To transfer your existing .sbs domain name to us, you will need to disable transfer protection with your current registrar and obtain the authorisation (Auth) code for the domain. The transfer process may take up to 5 days.

How many characters can it be?

The domain name extension in .sbs must be at least 1 character long and no more than 63 characters long.

Special characters

With the .sbs domain extension, special (accented) characters cannot be used in the domain name.

Restrictions

Anyone can register a .sbs domain name, regardless of nationality or place of business, and without any particular restrictions. Domain names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Whois privacy

The Whois privacy service is available to both individuals and companies, and hides some of the owner’s details in the public Whois database.