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The .gent TLD is a geographic top-level domain reserved for the city of Ghent (Gent in Dutch), Belgium. It was created to give residents, businesses, and organizations connected to the city a distinct online identity. While open to anyone, it primarily serves Dutch- and Flemish-speaking communities with a ties to Ghent, one of Belgium’s largest and most historic cities.
No restrictions; open for registration by anyone, though primarily intended for those with a connection to Ghent, Belgium.
The .gent extension is a geographic top-level domain in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Combell nv. .gent was introduced in 2014. There are currently 5,439 domains registered under this extension. DNSSEC adoption stands at 31.7%.
Registration pricing for .gent is not publicly listed. Contact an ICANN-accredited registrar for availability and pricing.
The .gent domain was applied for by Combell nv, a Belgian hosting provider, with support from the City of Ghent. It was approved under ICANN’s new gTLD program and delegated to the DNS root zone on July 10, 2014. The initiative aimed to strengthen Ghent’s digital identity, leveraging the city’s cultural and economic significance in Western Europe.
The .gent TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .gent TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
5,439
31.7%
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .gent |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 5,439 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 31.7% |
| Registration Price | Contact registrar |
| Renewal Price | Contact registrar |
| Registry Operator | Combell nv |
| Introduced | 2014-07-10 |
| Restrictions | No restrictions; open for registration by anyone, though primarily intended for those with a connection to Ghent, Belgium. |
Registration density analysis for .gent domains by character length. Currently 3,090 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
3.1K
Peak Saturation
1.5%
3-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
45.6%
Top Provider
Cloudflare
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 chars | 269 | 1.5% | |
| 4 chars | 375 | 0.08% | |
| 5 chars | 320 | <0.01% | |
| 6 chars | 364 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 351 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 367 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 309 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 276 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 265 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 194 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
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The .gent TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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