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.DE domain name - Germany
The .DE domain is Germany’s official country code top-level domain (ccTLD), operated by DENIC. It’s one of the world’s most registered country-code domains, with over 17 million active .DE domains as of 2024.
Germany is home to 83.2 million people, including 77.8 million internet users, making it one of Europe’s largest online markets.
A domain name .DE name clearly signals to users and search engines that your website is local, relevant, and trustworthy. It’s a strong choice for:
- German businesses and residents
- International companies targeting Germany
- Anyone building credibility in German-speaking markets
By using a .DE domain, you’ll:
- Improve local SEO rankings
- Build trust with German visitors
- Match expectations for language, currency, and delivery zones
And you don’t need a German address to register, EuroDNS offers a local trustee service to help you meet DENIC’s requirements and get started quickly.
Registering a .DE country code domain means that your site will attract local traffic. Users trust a website using a ccTLD, they know that it will be language appropriate, and that the currency will be correct. Also, there won't be shipping costs and delivery will be quicker. Customer care opening hours will be in the same time zone. You'll do well for local traffic and you'll maximise your revenue. It's not just users, search engines look at a website's domain extension and IP address, then match them with the user searching. You'll get a positive impact on your SEO and your .DE website will rank highly in local search results.
When you register a country code domain with EuroDNS, not only do you get improved ranking in local search results, you also get products to protect your domain name and your identity. With every domain name you register, we give you an Alpha SSL certificate to authenticate your business and protect your customers. A personalised email address, and our Classic DNS for a super speedy website. You can also activate two-step verification to protect your account, and domain privacy to conceal your contact details online.
We offer other domain extensions for Germany, so that you can build your national brand throughout Germany: .CO.DE, .COM.DE, .DE.COM, .BERLIN, .COLOGNE, .KOELN, .HAMBURG, .RUHR, .SAARLAND, .JETZT, .KAUFEN, .SCHULE, .HAUS, .REISEN. If you'd like to have a chat about registering your .DE domain extension, please give us a call.
.DE Format
| Minimum length | 2 characters |
| Maximum length | 63 characters |
| Numbers | Allowed (full-numeric) |
| Hyphen | Allowed (middle only) |
| IDN | Allowed |
.DE Price
| Setup fee | €2.00 |
| Annual fee | €10.99 |
| Renewal fee | €18.00 |
| Update fee | Free |
| Trade fee | Free |
| Transfer fee | €18.00 (1 year extension included) |
| Reactivation fee | €25.00 + (Renewal fee) |
.DE Registration Period
| Minimum subscription period | 1 year |
| Minimum renewal period | 1 year |
| Renewal increment | 1 year |
| Registration delay | 1-3 days |
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Features & Requirements
Below are a list of the requirements and features for registering a .DE domain name.
- IDN Supported
- DNSSEC supported
- Realtime Registration
Conditions
To register a .DE domain, you do not need a German address by default. However, if the registry (DENIC) requests it, you must provide an authorised contact located in Germany who can receive official or court documents on your behalf. This contact must be provided to DENIC within two weeks of the request. Other rules include:
These requirements ensure .DE domains remain secure, traceable, and compliant with German regulations. |
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Frequently Asked Questions About .DE Domains
What characters can I use in a .DE domain name?
You can use letters (a–z), numbers (0–9), hyphens (except at the beginning or end), and certain German characters such as ä, ö, ü, and ß. See the “.DE Domain Format” section for full details.
What is .DE email?
A .DE email simply means using a professional email address that matches your .DE domain name – for example, info@yourbusiness.de. It helps reinforce your brand identity and shows customers you’re locally relevant.
When you register your .DE domain with EuroDNS, you’ll get free email forwarding, so you can create a professional address at no extra cost. This means emails sent to your .DE address can be forwarded to your existing inbox, keeping everything simple and connected.
Is a .DE domain trustworthy?
Yes. .DE domains are widely recognised in Germany and internationally as reliable and secure. They’re managed under strict registry rules, and many German internet users prefer to interact with local .DE websites over generic alternatives.