All TLDs / .brussels

What is .brussels?

The short answer
.brussels is a generic top-level domain, operated by DNS.be vzw. It's live in the official IANA DNS root zone and open for public registration through accredited registrars — anyone can register a .brussels domain if the name is available.
Type
Generic
Registration
Open to public
In DNS root
Yes
Operator
DNS.be vzw

Source: IANA root zone database, checked October 18, 2026.

Is .brussels a real domain extension?

Yes — .brussels is a real top-level domain. It's present in the official IANA DNS root zone, which is the authoritative list of every live TLD on the internet.

Who runs .brussels?

.brussels is operated by DNS.be vzw, per the IANA root database.

What is .brussels used for?

As an open generic extension, .brussels can be registered by anyone for any kind of website — there are no topic restrictions unless the registry sets a specific policy.

Can anyone register a .brussels domain?

Yes — .brussels is open for public registration through accredited registrars. Whether a specific name is available depends on whether someone already owns it.

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