Are there any restrictions to register a .DE domain?

Yes, the registry enforces registration restrictions: Admin-c must have a postal address in Germany or EEA.

Does .DE support localized characters (IDN)?

Yes, .DE supports Internationalized Domain Names (IDN), allowing localized international characters.

What is the character length limit for .DE?

A .DE domain name must be between 2 and 63 characters long.

WHOIS Domain Lookup

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Turkey National Cyber Security Status (USOM)

SAFE: No active restrictions found in USOM registry

Clean / Allowed

WHOIS Domain Summary

Extension Metadata

.DE

Min 2 Chr

Max 63 Chr

IDN YES

Description

The .DE domain extension is .de is the ccTLD of Germany, operated by DENIC eG. With over 17 million registrations it is one of the largest ccTLDs in the world. Requires an administrative contact (admin-c) with a valid postal address in Germany or the European Economic Area. GDPR-compliant WHOIS. Minimum label: 2, Maximum: 63. IDN supported. It requires a minimum label length of 2 characters and supports up to 63 characters. It fully supports IDN (Internationalized Domain Names), allowing localized characters. The following registration restrictions apply: Admin-c must have a postal address in Germany or EEA.

Frequently Asked Questions

Detailed .DE Extension Guide & Requirements

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WHOIS Records

Turkey National Cyber Security Status (USOM)

WHOIS Domain Summary