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.sh is the country-code domain for Saint Helena, a remote island in the South Atlantic. Like .io and .ai, it has been widely repurposed for branding far beyond its territory because the two letters read like a word ending or a familiar abbreviation. To developers, ".sh" reads as a shell script, which makes it a natural pick for command-line tools, automation, DevOps utilities, and CLI projects. It also works for any brand ending in "sh" (think publish, fresh, or dash) where the domain spells the whole name. Registration is open to anyone, with no local presence required, and pricing varies by registrar. The trade-off versus .com is familiarity: .sh is recognizable to technical audiences but less obvious to a general consumer, who may still default to typing .com. It carries no special HTTPS rules at the registry level, unlike .dev or .app. For a tool, side project, or developer-facing product, .sh signals that you know your audience.
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FAQ
What does .sh stand for?
It is the country-code top-level domain for Saint Helena, a British overseas territory in the South Atlantic. In practice it is most often used for branding because the two letters match the .sh extension of Unix shell scripts and many words that end in 'sh'.
Who is a .sh domain best suited for?
Developers, DevOps and automation tools, command-line projects, and any brand whose name ends in 'sh'. It signals a technical, builder-focused audience more than a general consumer one.
Is .sh a good fit compared to .com?
For a developer tool or side project, .sh is memorable and on-theme, and short names are often still available. The downside is that .com remains the default people type, so a .sh name can be less intuitive for a mainstream audience.
How do I check if a specific .sh domain is available?
Search the exact name you want on domainsearch.sh to see if that .sh domain is currently registered. Availability is per name, so even if a word is taken, close variations may be open.
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