.be is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Belgium, introduced in 1989 and managed by DNS Belgium. It is available for registration without restrictions and supports DNSSEC and WHOIS privacy protection.
.be is the Internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Belgium. It is managed by DNS Belgium, a non-profit organization. Introduced in 1989, the .be domain is available for registration to entities connected with Belgium. There are no specific restrictions on registration, making it accessible for both individuals and businesses. The domain supports DNSSEC and offers WHOIS privacy protection. Registration periods range from 1 to 10 years, with annual renewals required. Dispute resolution is handled by CEPANI. The .be domain is widely used, with over 1.6 million registrations as of 2023.
Belgium
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DNS Belgium
1989
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Entities connected with Belgium
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1 to 10 years
Annual renewal required, can be renewed for up to 10 years
Transfers allowed with authorization code
Yes
Yes
Varies by registrar
Dispute resolution policy provided by CEPANI
Minimum 2 characters, maximum 63 characters; Only letters, digits, and hyphens allowed
Yes
Over 1.6 million registered domains as of 2023
Businesses, individuals, and organizations in Belgium
https://www.dnsbelgium.be/
https://www.dnsbelgium.be/en/domain-name-registrars