Who should choose .de
- Businesses serving customers in Germany
- German creators, publications and communities
- International brands creating a German market site
Domain registration
Make the German connection immediate.
A .de address tells people something before they click. For businesses and creators reaching German customers, that little signal can show a real connection to Germany and make the whole idea easier to remember.
.de has registration requirements.Registration is open globally, but DENIC may require a local administrative contact or process agent in Germany to receive formal legal notices.Read the official registry requirements →
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Extension specific guidance
Is Germany the clear focus of the project?
.de gives a website a direct association with Germany, while the registry may require the local administrative contact or process agent described in its rules.
Ways to shape the name
- Use the established brand for a dedicated German site
- Match wording to the intended German language audience
- Keep registrant contact details complete and current
When another extension may fit
A broader extension may fit better when the project has no meaningful German audience or cannot handle the registry contact requirements if requested.
Registration requirements
Registration is open globally, but DENIC may require a local administrative contact or process agent in Germany to receive formal legal notices.
Why .de
Meet a German audience with a familiar local signal.
a local business in Germany is one practical use for .de; the descriptive ending can help it show a real connection to Germany.
Say what you are faster
A .de address tells people something before they click. For businesses and creators reaching German customers, that little signal can show a real connection to Germany and make the whole idea easier to remember.
Made for a clear audience
Use case clarity links .de with businesses and creators reaching German customers, whose brand can then show a real connection to Germany.
Imagine the address in action
a local business in Germany, a regional campaign, a service made for one country. The shared thread is a local business in Germany, with .de carrying part of the explanation.
Claim first, build next
Reserve the .de name while a local business in Germany is being planned, then connect the finished site when it is ready.
Useful comparisons
Compare the closest alternatives.
These extensions solve a related naming problem in a different way. Compare the fit before choosing .de.
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Straight answers
.de domain questions.
Registration and renewal are different prices when a promotion applies. Both are visible here before checkout.
How much is a .de domain?
The current registration price is $18.45. This is the current standard registration price. Renewal is $18.45. Final pricing is confirmed in the order form.
Who should buy a .de domain?
Consider buying .de when your project serves businesses and creators reaching German customers and needs to show a real connection to Germany.
Can I use .de with web hosting?
Yes. You can register the domain by itself or connect it to a Fast Web Builder hosting plan. Eligible extensions may also have a special bundled price with hosting, shown during ordering.
Can I transfer a .de domain?
The current listed transfer price is $18.45. Registry requirements vary by extension, so eligibility and any authorization steps are confirmed during the transfer process.
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