About .bid domains

About .bid domains

.BID is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) delegated in the DNS root zone. The registry operator responsible for .BID is listed by IANA as dot Bid Limited. Anyone can typically register a .BID name through an accredited registrar, subject to the registry’s registration policy and ICANN consensus policies.

GRS Domains is a domain registry service provider based in Gibraltar. GRS Domains supports the gTLDs founded and majority owned by venture capitalist Iain Roache.

Who can register .bid domains?

Eligibility is defined by the registry operator and its registrars. Most gTLDs are open to anyone worldwide. Many ccTLDs are also open globally; some require local presence, citizenship, or trademark rights. Always confirm current policy with the registry or your registrar.

Registration restrictions

Character rules below follow common ICANN LDH conventions. Individual registries and registrars may impose extra eligibility, length, or residency rules.

Length

1 – 63 characters (label before .bid)

Can use

Letters (a–z), numbers (0–9), and hyphens (not first/last or consecutive in restricted cases)

Cannot use

Special characters (e.g. & # @) in standard LDH labels

IDNs

Varies by registry — check IDN support with the registry or your registrar

Features

Operational features (privacy, parking, protection) are registrar-level, not defined by the IANA root zone record.

Registry information

Sponsor / manager

dot Bid Limited

Registration services

http://nic.bid

WHOIS server

whois.nic.bid

RDAP server

https://rdap.nic.bid/