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.DE Domain

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Germany, widely used by German websites and organizations.

ccTLD

Registry & Technical Information

Registry Information

Registry: DENIC eG
WHOIS Server: whois.denic.de
Introduced: 1986

Technical Details

Restrictions: Registrants must have a local presence in Germany or an administrative contact with a German address.
Average Pricing: €5 - €15 per year
RDAP Server: https://rdap.denic.de/

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General Availability:1986
Public Registration:✓ Available

Registration Requirements:

Registrants must have a local presence in Germany or an administrative contact with a German address.

Additional Information

Country Code Top-Level Domain, representing Germany in the domain name system.

DE is one of the most popular ccTLDs globally, with over 17 million registered domains as of 2023.DENIC, the registry for .de, is a non-profit cooperative of German internet service providers.

google.de
amazon.de
t-online.de
bild.de
spiegel.de

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Frequently Asked Questions

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Germany, widely used by German websites and organizations. The .DE TLD is managed by DENIC eG and was introduced in 1986.

Registration for .DE domains has the following restrictions: Registrants must have a local presence in Germany or an administrative contact with a German address.

The average pricing for a .DE domain is €5 - €15 per year. Prices may vary between registrars and can differ based on registration period and additional services.

WHOIS information for .DE domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.denic.de. You can also use the RDAP service at https://rdap.denic.de/ for more structured data access.

Popular registrars that support .DE domains include: 1&1 IONOS, GoDaddy, Strato, and more. Check the supported registrars section for complete information and links.

As a country code TLD, .DE provides geographic identity and can improve local SEO rankings. It's ideal for businesses and individuals targeting a specific geographic market.