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.BE Domain

The official country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Belgium.

ccTLD

Registry & Technical Information

Registry Information

Registry: DNS Belgium vzw/asbl
WHOIS Server: whois.dns.be
Introduced: 1988

Technical Details

Restrictions: Registrants must have a valid address in the European Economic Area (EEA), or be a company established in the EEA.
Average Pricing: €10-15
RDAP Server: https://rdap.dns.be/

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General Availability:1988-01-01
Public Registration:✓ Available

Registration Requirements:

Registrants must have a valid address in the European Economic Area (EEA), or be a company established in the EEA.

Additional Information

Country Code Top-Level Domain, representing Belgium in the DNS system.

In 2000, .be domains became available for registration by individuals and companies outside of Belgium.DNS Belgium introduced IDN (Internationalized Domain Names) support for .be domains in 2004.

google.be
belgium.be
telenet.be
proximus.be

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Gandi
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Frequently Asked Questions

The official country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Belgium. The .BE TLD is managed by DNS Belgium vzw/asbl and was introduced in 1988.

Registration for .BE domains has the following restrictions: Registrants must have a valid address in the European Economic Area (EEA), or be a company established in the EEA.

The average pricing for a .BE domain is €10-15. Prices may vary between registrars and can differ based on registration period and additional services.

WHOIS information for .BE domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.dns.be. You can also use the RDAP service at https://rdap.dns.be/ for more structured data access.

Popular registrars that support .BE domains include: GoDaddy, Namecheap, OVH, and more. Check the supported registrars section for complete information and links.

As a country code TLD, .BE provides geographic identity and can improve local SEO rankings. It's ideal for businesses and individuals targeting a specific geographic market.