.be domain information

.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.

Introduction

.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.

Target market

Belgium

Restrictions

None

Intended use

Entities connected with Belgium

Registration rules

Minimum 2 characters, maximum 63 characters; Only letters, digits, and hyphens allowed

Renewal policy

Annual renewal required, can be renewed for up to 10 years

Transfer policy

Transfers allowed with authorization code

Dispute resolution policy

Dispute resolution policy provided by CEPANI

Typical users

Businesses, individuals, and organizations in Belgium

Registry url

https://www.dnsbelgium.be/en/domain-name-registrars

Registrar prices

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