.brussels
.brussels is a generic extension, run by DNS.be vzw since 2014. Anyone can register a .brussels name through a registrar that sells it.
| Type | Generic |
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| Registry operator | DNS.be vzw |
| Who can register | Anyone |
| In the root zone since | 18 June 2014 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.nic.brussels |
| WHOIS server | None listed |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/brussels |
Registrars that sell .brussels
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From the list of domain registrars. Other registrars may sell it too.
Look up a .brussels domain
The .brussels registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .brussels domain's registrar, dates, status and DNS in one place. For the raw record, use the WHOIS lookup.
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New to extensions? The guide to how domain extensions work covers generic, country-code and brand extensions. For who sells extensions in general, see the list of domain registrars.
Sources: the IANA root zone database and the ICANN list of generic extensions (refreshed 2026-10-24). Something out of date? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
Who runs the .brussels extension?
DNS.be vzw is the registry operator for .brussels. The registry keeps the list of every .brussels name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .brussels domain?
Yes. Anyone can register a .brussels name through a registrar that sells it.
When was .brussels created?
.brussels was added to the DNS root zone on 18 June 2014, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .brussels domain?
The .brussels registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.nic.brussels. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .brussels signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .brussels zone is signed, so a .brussels domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.