Introduction to .de domain names, historical interpretation of German .de domain names

Today I'd like to share something interesting. While many people are familiar with domain name registration, many don't fully understand what each suffix represents. Today, we'll focus on the meaning of the .de suffix and provide some historical context for its development.

1. Introduction to .de Domain Names

.DE is Germany's national domain. According to the registry's official website, it has over 1.6 million registrations, making it one of the most popular domain names. As a German national domain, registering a .de domain name can significantly enhance the local image of the products or services offered by businesses or individuals, making them more aligned with local search and usage habits. This effectively expands the company's products or services in the local market, maximizing business profits and revenue.

1. What is .de?

A: .DE is Germany's country code top-level domain (ccTLD).

2. Who can register a .de domain name? Are there any special registration requirements or restrictions?

A: .DE domain names are only open to individuals or organizations in Germany. Registration requires the registration organization's or individual's ID number and local address. If you can't provide your ID, you can choose to register through a domain name agent. Most domain name resellers offer this paid service, commonly known as address registration.

3. What is the length of a .de domain name?

Answer: The minimum is 3 characters and the maximum is 63 characters.

4. What is the registration period?

Answer: The registration period is one year.

5. How do I register a .de domain name?

Answer: Customers can register a domain name through a domain name reseller website.

6. Can I delete my domain name after registration?

Answer: No. There is no refund period for deleting a DE domain name.

7. How long is the renewal period?

Answer: The renewal period is one year, and the maximum domain name validity period cannot exceed two years.

8. Are there any special rules for the expiration of .de domain names?

Answer: The registration period is one year, and the domain name will expire five days before the end of the month of registration in the following year. For example: 1. A .de domain name was registered on July 1, 2017, and its expiration date is July 26, 2018; 2. A .de domain name was registered on July 30, 2017, and its expiration date is also July 26, 2018.

9. How long is the renewal grace period for .de domain names?

A: How do I renew or redeem a domain name?

A: There is no renewal grace period for .DE domain names. Customers must renew the domain name before expiration. Otherwise, it will enter the deletion period and can only be redeemed. Redemption requires contacting the registry directly to restore the domain name (although it does not require a high redemption price, it is quite complicated).

10. Is there a redemption grace period (RGP) for .de domain names?

A: There is a 28-day redemption grace period for .DE domain names.

11. How long does it take for a domain name that expires and is not renewed to become publicly available for registration again?

Answer: When a .de domain name expires, it goes through the following lifecycle: no renewal grace period ---> 28-day redemption grace period ---> no pending deletion. If the customer does not renew or restore the domain name, it will be available for public registration again approximately 30 days after the expiration date. Please note that domain name re-registrations are on a first-come, first-served basis.

12. Can a .de domain name be transferred? How do I transfer it?

Answer: Yes, customers can transfer their .de domain name to another registrar. Transferring a .de domain name to a new platform will extend its validity period by one year after the transfer is completed.

13. How do I manage my .de domain name?

Answer: Domain name registration customers can manage their domain name directly through the domain name management platform on the domain registrar channel website.