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.GENT Domain

A geographic top-level domain (geoTLD) for the city of Ghent in Belgium, intended for use by businesses, organizations, and individuals associated with the city.

gTLD

Registry & Technical Information

Registry Information

Registry: DNS Belgium vzw
WHOIS Server: whois.nic.gent
Introduced: 2014

Technical Details

Restrictions: Registrants must have a connection to the city of Ghent, such as residence, business location, or cultural ties.
Average Pricing: €30
RDAP Server: https://rdap.nic.gent/

Launch Dates & Availability

View Launch Schedule

Launch timeline from ICANN's new gTLD program

Sunrise Period Start:2014-09-04
Sunrise Period End:2014-10-04
Public Registration:✓ Available

Registration Requirements:

Registrants must have a connection to the city of Ghent, such as residence, business location, or cultural ties.

Additional Information

A generic top-level domain (gTLD) specifically created for the city of Ghent, Belgium. It's part of the new gTLD program and serves as a geographic identifier.

Ghent is the first city in Belgium to have its own top-level domain. The .gent TLD was launched to promote the city's digital identity and support local businesses and organizations.

Frequently Asked Questions

A geographic top-level domain (geoTLD) for the city of Ghent in Belgium, intended for use by businesses, organizations, and individuals associated with the city. The .GENT TLD is managed by DNS Belgium vzw and was introduced in 2014.

Registration for .GENT domains has the following restrictions: Registrants must have a connection to the city of Ghent, such as residence, business location, or cultural ties.

The average pricing for a .GENT domain is €30. Prices may vary between registrars and can differ based on registration period and additional services.

WHOIS information for .GENT domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.nic.gent. You can also use the RDAP service at https://rdap.nic.gent/ for more structured data access.

Popular registrars that support .GENT domains include: Combell, EuroDNS, Gandi, and more. Check the supported registrars section for complete information and links.

The .GENT domain is a well-established gTLD with strong recognition and trust. It's suitable for various purposes including business, organization, and personal websites.