.by ccTLD
.by is the country-code top-level domain for Belarus, originally derived from the ISO code for Byelorussia, the former name of the country. It is managed by Belarusian Cloud Technologies LLC and is primarily used by individuals, businesses, and organizations with a connection to Belarus.
Registrants must be legal entities or individual entrepreneurs of Belarus, or individuals permanently residing in Belarus. Foreign applicants may register through authorized registrars who handle agreements on their behalf.
.by Domain Overview
The .by extension is a country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Belarusian Cloud Technologies LLC. .by was introduced in 1994.
Registration Info
Registration pricing for .by is not publicly listed. Contact an ICANN-accredited registrar for availability and pricing.
Security Features
- DNSSEC
- CAA Record Support
What Is the History of .by?
The .by domain was first delegated in 1994 to Open Contact Ltd. Management was transferred several times: to the State Centre of Security Information in 1999, then to Open Contact Ltd. again in 2009 under the administrative oversight of the Operational and Analytical Center (OAC) under the President of Belarus. In 2012, Reliable Software Inc. took over technical administration, and in 2022, Belarusian Cloud Technologies LLC assumed full control as the new technical administrator of the national domain zone, also managing the IDN version .бел.
Did you know?
The .by TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
What Is .by Used For?
The .by TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
Government websites
Local business domains
Education and non-profits in Belarus
Regional branding
Multilingual web presence with .бел
Popular Websites
How Do I Register a .by Domain?
Eligibility
Applicants must be national legal entities, individual entrepreneurs in Belarus, or individuals permanently residing in Belarus. Foreign applicants may register via authorized international registrars who assume legal obligations under Belarusian law.
Open Registration
The .by TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
Registration Process
- Choose an accredited domain registrar that offers .by domains
- Check domain availability using the registrar's search tool
- Complete the registration process and provide required information
- Pay the registration fee (typically )
- Manage your domain settings through your registrar's control panel
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Disclaimer: The information on this page is sourced from IANA, ICANN, and respective registry operator publications, then structured and formatted with the assistance of AI. While accuracy is a priority, details such as pricing, registration requirements, and policies may change. Always verify with the official registry or an accredited registrar before making registration decisions.