.de domain information

.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.

Introduction

.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.

Target market

Germany

Restrictions

None

Intended use

Intended for entities connected with Germany

Registration rules

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.

Renewal policy

Domains can be renewed annually before expiration

Transfer policy

Transfers require authorization code and confirmation from the current registrant

Dispute resolution policy

DENIC's dispute resolution service and UDRP

Typical users

German businesses, organizations, and residents

Registry url

https://www.denic.de/en/domains/registration/registrars/

Registrar prices

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