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.NL Domain

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the Netherlands, primarily used by Dutch websites and organizations.

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Registry & Technical Information

Registry Information

Registry: SIDN (Stichting Internet Domeinregistratie Nederland)
WHOIS Server: whois.domain-registry.nl
Introduced: 1986

Technical Details

Restrictions: Registrants must have a local address in the Netherlands or a local administrative contact.
Average Pricing: €10 - €20 per year
RDAP Server: https://rdap.sidn.nl/

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General Availability:1986-01-01
Public Registration:✓ Available

Registration Requirements:

Registrants must have a local address in the Netherlands or a local administrative contact.

Additional Information

Country Code Top-Level Domain, representing the Netherlands in the DNS hierarchy.

The .nl domain was one of the first country code top-level domains to be established.As of 2021, .nl is one of the largest ccTLDs in the world, with over 6 million registered domains.

nu.nl
ing.nl
ns.nl
ah.nl
bol.com

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Antagonist
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Strato
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Frequently Asked Questions

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the Netherlands, primarily used by Dutch websites and organizations. The .NL TLD is managed by SIDN (Stichting Internet Domeinregistratie Nederland) and was introduced in 1986.

Registration for .NL domains has the following restrictions: Registrants must have a local address in the Netherlands or a local administrative contact.

The average pricing for a .NL domain is €10 - €20 per year. Prices may vary between registrars and can differ based on registration period and additional services.

WHOIS information for .NL domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.domain-registry.nl. You can also use the RDAP service at https://rdap.sidn.nl/ for more structured data access.

Popular registrars that support .NL domains include: TransIP, Hostnet, Antagonist, and more. Check the supported registrars section for complete information and links.

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