.be registration
.be is Belgium’s country-code domain extension. It suits Belgian businesses, organisations, public initiatives, local services and projects aimed at people in Belgium. Registration is open without a special application procedure, and available names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. A .be label must contain between 2 and 63 characters. The extension also supports internationalised names using a range of accented Latin characters, including à, é, ï, ñ, ö and ü, as well as ß and œ. This gives brands and personal names more flexibility when their correct spelling includes these characters. To transfer an existing .be domain to host.yt, first disable any transfer protection applied by the current registrar. You will also need the domain’s authorisation code. It can be requested from the current registrar or obtained directly through the Belgian registry’s transfer-code service. When the transfer is completed, a new subscription period begins and the domain expires one year after the effective transfer date. Changing the registered holder also requires the authorisation code and may take several days. Once the holder change is finalised, a new subscription period starts, with expiry set one year from the effective date. Through host.yt, .be domains can also be renewed, configured with custom DNS records and protected with DNSSEC where supported by the chosen setup.
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Specifications
| Registration | 9.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 9.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 9.99 EUR |
| Restore | 9.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 9.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .be extension stand for?
be is the country-code domain extension for Belgium. It gives websites a clear Belgian identity and is commonly used by businesses, organisations, services and individuals connected with the country or addressing Belgian audiences.
Who can register a .be domain?
be registration is open and does not involve a special eligibility procedure. Belgian residents and companies can use it, but it is also available to organisations, individuals and projects outside Belgium. Available names are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Are there restrictions or documents required to register .be?
No special registration procedure or supporting documents are required for a standard .be application. The requested label must contain between 2 and 63 characters and must still be available when the registration request is submitted.
Is .be a good choice, and what projects suit it?
be is a practical choice for businesses serving Belgian customers, local associations, public-interest projects, regional campaigns and personal sites with a Belgian connection. It immediately signals geographic relevance and can help visitors recognise that the content, services or organisation are focused on Belgium.
When does .be make more sense than .com?
Choose .be when Belgium is the project’s main market or identity, because the extension communicates that focus directly. Choose .com when the brand is primarily international and geographic positioning would be limiting. Some businesses register both, using .be locally while keeping .com for broader audiences.
How quickly is a .be domain registered, and how long does it last?
be registrations follow a standard process without a separate documentary review, and names are allocated first come, first served. Processing time can vary with the registration request. Keep renewal enabled or renew through host.yt before expiry to maintain continuous control of the domain.
How do I transfer a .be domain to host.yt?
Disable transfer protection at your current registrar and obtain the domain’s authorisation code, either from that registrar or directly from the Belgian registry’s transfer-code service. Submit the code to host.yt to begin the transfer. Once completed, a new one-year subscription period starts from the transfer’s effective date.