When should you choose a .BE domain?
The .BE domain is especially relevant when geographic proximity and local credibility matter.
Businesses and retailers in Belgium
Ideal for Belgian companies, SMBs, local retailers, and service providers looking to build trust and clearly demonstrate their presence in Belgium.
Organizations, associations, and institutional projects
Widely used by associations, non-profit organizations, and institutions, .BE is perceived as serious and reliable.
Multilingual projects (FR / NL / EN)
As Belgium is a multilingual country, .BE works well for websites offering content in French, Dutch, and English, while maintaining a strong national identity.
The information below outlines the main technical characteristics of the .BE domain, based on the rules set by the official registry and international DNS standards.
Technical characteristics of the .BE domain
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| TLD name | .BE |
| TLD type | Country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) |
| Registry | DNS Belgium |
| Registration period | 1 to 10 years |
| Grace period | 1 day |
| Redemption period | 40 days |
| Allowed name servers | 1 to 9 |
| IDN support | Yes (Internationalized Domain Names) |
| Domain transfer | Authorization code required; 5-day transfer period |
| Root server updates | Real-time |
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Rules and conditions for registering a .BE domain
The .BE domain is open to everyone, with no residency or local presence requirements in Belgium. It can be registered by individuals, businesses, or organizations anywhere in the world.
However, as with all ccTLDs, the registry reserves the right to verify the accuracy of the information provided and to suspend a domain in cases of non-compliance or abuse.
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