.de is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Germany, introduced in 1986. It is managed by DENIC eG and is one of the world's most popular ccTLDs, widely used by German entities.
.de is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Germany and is one of the most popular ccTLDs in the world. Managed by DENIC eG, a cooperative based in Frankfurt, it was introduced in 1986 and has grown to become a staple for German businesses, organizations, and individuals. The domain is open for registration without restrictions, though it is primarily intended for entities with a connection to Germany. .de domains support internationalized domain names (IDNs), allowing for the use of non-ASCII characters. DNSSEC is supported to enhance security. While WHOIS privacy protection is not available, the DENIC cooperative provides a robust dispute resolution mechanism to address domain conflicts.
Germany
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DENIC eG
1986
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Intended for entities connected with Germany
Primarily intended for entities in Germany
1 to 10 years
Domains can be renewed annually before expiration
Transfers require authorization code and confirmation from the current registrant
Yes
No, WHOIS privacy protection is not provided
Varies by registrar
DENIC's dispute resolution service and UDRP
1. Domain names must be between 3 and 63 characters long. 2. Only letters, numbers, and hyphens are allowed, but not at the beginning or end.
Yes
As of 2023, over 17 million .de domains registered
German businesses, organizations, and residents
https://www.denic.de
https://www.denic.de/en/domains/registration/registrars/