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Register a .de domain — Germany's domain extension

.de is the official country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Germany. It tells visitors your website is rooted in Germany and builds instant local trust.

Register .de

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Register a .de domain

.de at a glance

Term
1 year
Eligibility
Open to all
DNSSEC
Yes
WHOIS privacy
Yes

.de registration rules

What you need to know before registering, transferring or renewing a .de domain.

Registration

Registration term
1 year
Internationalised names (IDN)
Not supported
Name length
Up to 63 characters: letters, numbers and hyphens (registry minimums may apply)

Requirements

Restrictions
Open to everyone — conditions below
Extra registrant data
Not required
Local presence / trustee service
Available

Transfer & ownership

Transfer to Upflare
Supported
Transfer method
Auth (EPP) code from your current registrar

Renewal & expiry

Registry quarantine
29 days — restore fee applies

Technical

Registry
DENIC eG
Type
Country-code top-level domain (ccTLD)
In use since
1986
DNSSEC
Supported
WHOIS privacy
Available
Lookup protocol
WHOIS

Before you register a .de domain

  • Any individual or organisation can register a .de — no German residence or local contact is required.
  • A full name (with legal form for companies), a street address (not a PO box), email and phone number are required.
  • The domain is activated only after at least two name servers pass DENIC’s check and answer authoritatively for it.

Information verified on 17 Oct 2026. Sources: DENIC registration policy · IANA root zone database. Registry rules can change — our support team confirms the details for your order.

Why choose a .de domain?

Signal a clear local presence in Germany.

Build trust with customers in Germany who prefer a local address.

Strengthen local SEO for searches tied to Germany.

Protect your brand by securing its .de version.

Who .de is for

Businesses, shops, institutions and creators targeting the Germany market.

How to register a .de domain

  1. 1Search for your name above and add the .de domain to your cart.
  2. 2Fill in your contact details — they must be accurate and up to date.
  3. 3Make sure you meet the .de registration rules below; the registry may check them.
  4. 4Manage DNS, connect hosting or email from your Upflare dashboard once the domain is active.
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.de domain FAQs

.de domains can be registered for 1 year at a time, and renewed before they expire.

Yes. Any individual or organisation can register a .de — no German residence or local contact is required. A full name (with legal form for companies), a street address (not a PO box), email and phone number are required.

Unlock the domain at your current registrar, request its auth (EPP) code and start the transfer on our transfer page.

Yes — WHOIS privacy is allowed for .de, so your personal contact details aren't published.

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