When should you choose a .DE domain?
A .DE domain is the perfect choice when Germany or the European market is at the core of your project. It is especially popular with businesses, organizations, and initiatives looking to reach German customers or strengthen their presence in Europe.
Businesses and brands active in Germany
Perfect for local companies, European subsidiaries, international brands, and online stores targeting the German market with a local and trusted identity.
Multilingual websites and European expansion
Ideal for Canadian, French, or international businesses that want to offer a German version of their website and grow their reach in Europe.
Cultural, educational, and institutional projects
.DE is also well-suited for organizations, institutions, educational projects, and cultural initiatives connected to Germany or the German-speaking world.
The information below outlines the main technical characteristics of the .DE domain, based on registry rules and international DNS standards.
Technical characteristics of the .DE domain
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| TLD name | .DE |
| TLD type | Country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) |
| Registry | DENIC |
| Registration period | 1 to 10 years |
| Grace period | 1 day |
| Redemption period | 30 days |
| Allowed name servers | 1 to 13 |
| IDN support | Yes (Internationalized Domain Names) |
| Domain transfer | Authorization code required; 5-day transfer period |
| Root server updates | Real-time |
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Rules and conditions for registering a .SYSTEMS domain
The .DE domain is operated by the DENIC registry and is subject to specific rules under German law.
Eligibility
- The .DE domain is open to anyone worldwide
- German nationality is not required
- A valid postal address in Germany is required for the registrant or an administrative contact
If you do not have a German address, a local presence (trustee) service can be used to meet this requirement
Mandatory Technical Requirements
- The domain must have at least two functional name servers at the time of registration
- DNS servers must be properly configured and publicly accessible
- Name servers cannot be identical to the domain name
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