What is the .be domain and how is it used? Learn all you need to know about the .be TLD in this comprehensive guide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any specific criteria for registering a .BE domain?
No special requirements are needed to register a “.be” domain
What is the shortest registration duration permitted for this extension?
The minimum registration term for “.be” extensions is 1 year.
What is the range of characters that the .BE extension can accommodate?
It is possible to register the letters a to z and the numbers 0 to 9, or a dash but not names with a ‘-‘ on the third and fourth position or names that start or end with a ‘-‘
Does this extension support third level domains?
No, it does not support, you can register only domains with “.be” extension, it is not supported domains like “.com.be”.
How can one contact the registry managing this extension?
The contact information is:
Sponsoring Organisation
DNS Belgium vzw/asbl
Ubicenter, Philipssite 5, bus 13
Leuven 3001
Belgium
Administrative Contact
CEO
DNS Belgium vzw/asbl
Ubicenter, Philipssite 5, bus 13
Leuven 3001
Belgium
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +32 16 28 49 70
Fax: +32 16 28 49 71
Technical Contact
CTO
DNS Belgium vzw/asbl
Ubicenter, Philipssite 5, bus 13
Leuven 3001
Belgium
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +32 16 28 49 70
Fax: +32 16 28 49 71
Does .BE support internationalized domain names (IDNs) characters?
Yes, it supports the following characters:
ß àáâãóôþüúðæåïçèõöÿýòäœêëìíøùîûñé
What is the least and greatest number of characters permissible?
The minimum is 2 and the maximum is 63
Do you offer Trustee/Proxy Service for this extension?
No, we don’t offer trustee service, please notice though that for this extension there is no residence requirement.
Is there an official whois server for .BE domains?
Yes, it is whois.dns.be
Which organization oversees the administration of this domain extension?
The organization responsible of this domain extension is “DNSBELGIUM.BE”
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