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.NRW Domain

A geographic top-level domain (geoTLD) for the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia (Nordrhein-Westfalen).

gTLD

Registry & Technical Information

Registry Information

WHOIS Server: whois.nic.nrw
Introduced: 2014

Technical Details

Restrictions: Registrants must have a connection to North Rhine-Westphalia, such as residence, business presence, or cultural ties.
Average Pricing: €30-€50
RDAP Server: https://rdap.nic.nrw/

Launch Dates & Availability

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Sunrise Period Start:2014-12-16
Sunrise Period End:2015-02-14
Public Registration:✓ Available

Registration Requirements:

Registrants must have a connection to North Rhine-Westphalia, such as residence, business presence, or cultural ties.

Additional Information

A generic top-level domain (gTLD) specifically created for entities associated with the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

NRW is the first German federal state to have its own top-level domain, reflecting the region's economic importance and digital innovation.

Frequently Asked Questions

A geographic top-level domain (geoTLD) for the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia (Nordrhein-Westfalen). The .NRW TLD is managed by Minds + Machines GmbH and was introduced in 2014.

Registration for .NRW domains has the following restrictions: Registrants must have a connection to North Rhine-Westphalia, such as residence, business presence, or cultural ties.

The average pricing for a .NRW domain is €30-€50. Prices may vary between registrars and can differ based on registration period and additional services.

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

Popular registrars that support .NRW domains include: United Domains, IONOS, Strato, and more. Check the supported registrars section for complete information and links.

The .NRW domain is a well-established gTLD with strong recognition and trust. It's suitable for various purposes including business, organization, and personal websites.