About .brussels domains

About .brussels domains

.BRUSSELS is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) delegated in the DNS root zone. The registry operator responsible for .BRUSSELS is listed by IANA as DNS.be vzw. Anyone can typically register a .BRUSSELS name through an accredited registrar, subject to the registry’s registration policy and ICANN consensus policies.

.brussels is a generic top-level domain for Brussels, Belgium. Registry DNS Belgium, who are also responsible for .be, got permission to operate this domain and execute these at the end of 2014, together with .vlaanderen.

Who can register .brussels domains?

Eligibility is defined by the registry operator and its registrars. Most gTLDs are open to anyone worldwide. Many ccTLDs are also open globally; some require local presence, citizenship, or trademark rights. Always confirm current policy with the registry or your registrar.

Registration restrictions

Character rules below follow common ICANN LDH conventions. Individual registries and registrars may impose extra eligibility, length, or residency rules.

Length

1 – 63 characters (label before .brussels)

Can use

Letters (a–z), numbers (0–9), and hyphens (not first/last or consecutive in restricted cases)

Cannot use

Special characters (e.g. & # @) in standard LDH labels

IDNs

Varies by registry — check IDN support with the registry or your registrar

Features

Operational features (privacy, parking, protection) are registrar-level, not defined by the IANA root zone record.

Registry information

Sponsor / manager

DNS.be vzw

Registration services

http://www.nic.brussels

RDAP server

https://rdap.nic.brussels