.de registration
.de is Germany’s country-code domain and suits companies, organisations, public bodies, and individuals addressing a German audience. Registration is open on a first-come, first-served basis, and names may contain 3 to 63 characters. If the holder or administrative contact is not domiciled in Germany, the holder must be able to appoint an authorised representative in Germany to receive official or judicial documents. DENIC may request these details within two weeks, and a post-office box does not qualify. To transfer a .de domain to host.yt, remove any transfer protection at your current registrar and request the authorisation code. The transfer can take several days. Once completed, it starts a new subscription period, and the domain expires one year after the transfer’s effective date. Changing the holder requires authentication by both parties. Validation emails are sent to the current and future holders, who have five days to complete the process before the request is cancelled. A holder change does not alter the domain’s existing expiration date. .de supports internationalised names containing many Latin characters, including German letters such as ä, ö, ü, and ß. Through host.yt, the extension can also be managed with operations covering DNS changes, DNSSEC records, renewals, restoration, forwarding, contact updates, and transfers.
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Specifications
| Registration | 5.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 4.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 4.99 EUR |
| Restore | 5.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 5.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .de extension stand for?
de is the country-code top-level domain for Germany. It signals a clear connection with the German market, audience, language, or location, making it useful for local businesses, organisations, services, publications, and personal projects intended to be recognised in Germany.
Who can register a .de domain?
A .de domain is open to registrants inside and outside Germany. If the holder or administrative contact is not domiciled in Germany, the holder must be able to appoint an authorised representative based in Germany. A post-office box cannot serve as the required German address.
Are there restrictions or required documents for registering .de?
A routine .de registration does not involve a special registry application or standard document package. Names are allocated first come, first served and must contain 3 to 63 characters. DENIC may require details of a Germany-based authorised representative within two weeks when the holder or administrative contact lacks German domicile.
Is .de a good choice, and what projects suit it?
de is a practical choice for businesses selling in Germany, local services, German-language publications, regional campaigns, and personal or community projects with a German focus. Its geographic meaning immediately establishes market relevance, while support for characters such as ä, ö, ü, and ß accommodates German names.
When does .de make more sense than .com?
de makes more sense when Germany is the project’s main market and local positioning matters more than global neutrality. .com is more portable for an international brand serving many countries. Choosing .de provides a stronger German signal, while .com leaves geographic scope broader but less explicit.
How quickly is .de registered, and how long does it last?
An available .de name can be registered without a separate registry application, with allocation handled first come, first served. Processing depends on successful submission. Confirm the initial term offered for your order before purchase. A completed transfer starts a new subscription period and expires one year after the transfer takes effect.
How do I transfer a .de domain to host.yt?
Disable transfer protection with your current registrar and obtain the domain’s authorisation code. Submit that code when starting the transfer to host.yt. Completion may take several days. Once the transfer is finalised, a new subscription period begins, and the domain’s expiry date becomes one year after the effective transfer date.