.bcn
.bcn is a generic extension, run by Municipi de Barcelona since 2015. Anyone can register a .bcn name through a registrar that sells it.
| Type | Generic |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | Municipi de Barcelona |
| Who can register | Anyone |
| In the root zone since | 8 July 2015 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.nic.bcn/ |
| WHOIS server | whois.nic.bcn |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/bcn |
Registrars that sell .bcn
| Integrated |
From the list of domain registrars. Other registrars may sell it too.
Look up a .bcn domain
The .bcn registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .bcn domain's registrar, dates, status and DNS in one place. For the raw record, use the WHOIS lookup.
More extensions from Municipi de Barcelona
| .barcelona | Generic · 2015 |
New to extensions? The guide to how domain extensions work covers generic, country-code and brand extensions. For who sells extensions in general, see the list of domain registrars.
Sources: the IANA root zone database and the ICANN list of generic extensions (refreshed 2026-10-24). Something out of date? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
Who runs the .bcn extension?
Municipi de Barcelona is the registry operator for .bcn. The registry keeps the list of every .bcn name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .bcn domain?
Yes. Anyone can register a .bcn name through a registrar that sells it.
When was .bcn created?
.bcn was added to the DNS root zone on 8 July 2015, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .bcn domain?
The .bcn registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.nic.bcn/ and over WHOIS at whois.nic.bcn. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .bcn signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .bcn zone is signed, so a .bcn domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.