Registration details
Registration requirements
Use accurate and current information. The registry may ask SoxDomains to confirm supporting details.
Is there a special use for .brussels?
No
Is there any other information needed to register a .brussels domain?
No
Any additional documents, requirements or information needed to register a .brussels?
No
Are Individual .brussels domain registrations allowed?
Yes
Company or legal entities registrations allowed for .brussels?
Yes
Are some .brussels domain names restricted?
Yes Some domain names may be permanently or temporarily reserved or restricted for registry operations, as premium domain names or to comply with ICANN requirements. To comply with ICANN requirements, all two-character domains shall be initially reserved, however may be released in the future. In addition reserved names for a) International Olympic Committee, b) International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, and c) Intergovernmental Organizations, for new gTLDs., are not available in accordance with ICANN. The list of these names can be found here.
Do I need a trademark/brand name to register .brussels?
No
Private Registration service available?
Yes
.brussels Trustee / Proxy service offered? Fees?
No
Common questions
What is the registration term allowed for .brussels domain names?
.brussels domain names are available for 1-10 years.
How long does it take to register my .brussels domain name?
The domain registration time frame for .brussels during general availability is Instant.
What are the characters and valid character lengths for .brussels domain names?
.brussels Domain Names must: have minimum of 2 and a maximum of 63 characters;begin with a letter or a number and end with a letter or a number;use the English character set and may contain letters (i.e., a-z, A-Z),numbers (i.e. 0-9) and dashes (-) or a combination of these;neither begin with, nor end with a dash;not contain a dash in the third and fourth positions (e.g. www.ab- -cd.brussels); andnot include a space (e.g. www.ab cd.brussels).
What is DNSSEC, and is it available for .brussels domain?
DNSSEC is not available for .brussels domain. Domains that allow DNSSEC protect against counterfeit DNS data by providing origin authentication and integrity protection on that data. Get more information on its pros and cons.
What is Trustee Service, and is it available for .brussels?
Trustee Service is not available for .brussels extension. Trustee Service can help satisfy most local presence requirements when there are restrictions on registering a domain name.
Can I transfer out my .brussels domain if I'm using your Trustee Service?
Because Trustee Service is non-transferable, you must update your ownership according to .brussels requirements before a transfer out can be started.
Can I hide my .brussels registration information (Private Registration)?
Yes. You can activate Private Registration when registering a new .brussels domain.
What is the grace period for .brussels domain name?
In accordance with ICANN, Generic Top Level Domains (gTLD) have a 40 day "Grace period" in which a domain name can be renewed without incurring an additional fee. Its important to note however that your domain will no longer resolve on the day it expires.
Who is the registry that manages .brussels domain names?
The registry that manages the registration of domain names with the .brussels Top Level Domain is DNS Belgium. You may visit them at https://www.dnsbelgium.be/en.
Registry information
Registry: DNS Belgium
Read the official dispute policyFind your .brussels domain
Search available names and review current SoxDomains registration options.