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.by Domain: Belarus ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.by is the country-code top-level domain for Belarus.

Overview

.by is the country-code top-level domain for Belarus, in Europe. It is managed by Belarusian Cloud Technologies LLC.

Open to anyone, not only residents; .gov.by and .mil.by are reserved for government bodies.

Who can register

Anyone, anywhere, can generally register through accredited registrars.

Second-level endings: Also .gov.by and .mil.by (government only).

Before you buy a .by name

• Check the renewal price as well as the first-year price. Our cost calculator shows what a name really costs over time.
• Make sure you meet the eligibility rules yourself, without relying on a trustee if you can avoid it.
• Search for trademarks and for the same name in .com.
• Say the name out loud: will people type it correctly?

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Frequently asked questions

What country is .by?

.by is the country-code top-level domain for Belarus.

Who runs the .by domain?

The .by registry is managed by Belarusian Cloud Technologies LLC.

Can I register a .by domain from another country?

Generally yes. .by is open to registrants worldwide through accredited registrars. Check the registry's current terms before you buy.

Does Google treat .by as a country domain?

Yes. Google normally treats .by as a signal that a site targets Belarus.

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Sources checked: en.wikipedia.org · www.iana.org. Last reviewed October 2026.

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