01What kind of domain is .sbs?+
.sbs is recorded as a gTLD. The current registry operator is Shortdot SA.
02When did .sbs enter the root zone?+
.sbs was delegated in 2015, which is when it entered the internet's root zone.
03What does a .sbs domain cost?+
At AiVikings.ai, .sbs starts at $0.99 for the first year. Renewal is currently $14.99 and transfer is $14.99. The current registry record identifies the operator for .sbs. Review the live table before ordering.
04What will .sbs cost after the first year?+
The current .sbs renewal price is $14.99, compared with $0.99 for the first year. The ownership table also shows $30.97, $60.95, and $135.90 so the longer-term cost is visible upfront.
05Why register .sbs with AiVikings.ai instead of another registrar?+
You can find, check and register .sbs names from ChatGPT or Claude, the price shown is the price you pay, and there are no add-ons at checkout.
06Is the domain mine, and can I move it?+
Yes. It is registered in your name, and you can get the transfer code from your dashboard.
07Can ChatGPT or another AI agent register a .sbs domain?+
Yes. An agent can check a .sbs name and submit registration through MCP tools or the REST API. MCP lets ChatGPT, Claude, or your own AI-agent software call domain tools directly.
08Who should consider a .sbs domain?+
Consider .sbs if you are building for nonprofits and ngos, collaborative startups, educational teams, social platforms and communities. The registry highlights nonprofits and NGOs, collaborative startups, educational teams, social platforms and communities. Use that as a practical test: does it match the project, company, or organisation you are naming?SourceShortDot ↗
09Who runs .sbs?+
The registry operator listed for .sbs is Shortdot SA.
10Where can I look up .sbs domain records?+
The current IANA-linked fact pack records the .sbs WHOIS service as whois.nic.sbs. WHOIS is a registry lookup service for domain-record context.
11Does .sbs have an RDAP lookup service?+
Yes. The current IANA-linked fact pack records the .sbs RDAP service as https://rdap.centralnic.com/sbs/. RDAP provides structured domain-record context.