.nl Domain Names
.nl is the country code domain of the Netherlands, operated by the Dutch foundation SIDN. It is the ending Dutch consumers expect from local shops and services, and the listed registry rules place no eligibility limits on who can register. Registrations run in one-year terms.
.nl price
First year: $7.29. Renewal: $10.29 per year. Prices in USD, shown before checkout with nothing added.
About .nl
- Registry: SIDN
- Country: Netherlands
- Introduced: 1986
Who can register .nl
Anyone can register a .nl domain; there are no eligibility rules.
Ideal for
- Dutch businesses and webshops
- Companies selling to customers in the Netherlands
- Dutch freelancers (ZZP'ers)
- Local service providers in Dutch cities
- International brands with a Dutch-language site
- Dutch associations and nonprofits
Did you know?
- .nl was delegated in 1986, making it one of the earliest country code top-level domains.
- The first .nl domain was cwi.nl, registered for the Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica research institute in Amsterdam.
- CWI, the institute behind that first .nl domain, is also where Guido van Rossum created the Python programming language.
- The registry is run by SIDN (Stichting Internet Domeinregistratie Nederland), a not-for-profit foundation based in Arnhem.
Frequently asked questions
Who can register a .nl domain?
Under the registry rules, .nl domains can be registered without further limitations. You do not need to live in or run a business in the Netherlands.
How long can I register a .nl domain for?
Registrations run for 1 year at a time. Both the minimum and maximum term are 1 year, so you renew every year.
Is WHOIS privacy available for .nl?
No. WHOIS privacy protection (WPP) is not available for .nl domains.
What characters can a .nl name use?
Names can be 2 to 63 characters long and use letters a-z, numbers and hyphens. A hyphen must have a letter or number on each side.
Can I register a .nl domain through NameFlow?
Yes. You can search for available .nl names and register them through NameFlow.