.berlin

.berlin is a geographic generic top-level domain created for the Berlin community. Although it is a gTLD rather than Germany's .de country-code domain, it is operated as a community-based namespace with specific eligibility and use rules.

The official registration policy limits registration to people, legal entities, organizations or groups that can demonstrate an economic, cultural, historical, social or other connection to Berlin. That connection can be shown through residence, a place of business, an eligible Berlin contact or other suitable evidence. The registry can check compliance after registration.

The policy also requires the domain to be put into use within 12 months, and the use must remain connected to the basis on which the registrant qualifies.

That makes .berlin a strong local identity for genuine Berlin businesses, residents, cultural projects and organizations, but not a purely decorative city label for unrelated registrants.

VYR classifies .berlin as restricted because eligibility and continuing use are tied to a real Berlin connection.