What is a .NL domain?

.NL is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the Netherlands.

It is one of the most widely used ccTLDs in Europe and is commonly used by businesses, organizations, and individuals targeting the Dutch market.

The .NL registry is operated by SIDN.

Who can register a .NL domain?

Anyone can register a .NL domain. There are no local presence requirements.

Registration restrictions

There are no strict eligibility restrictions set by the registry. However, the following requirements apply:

• Registrants must provide accurate contact information
• A valid phone number is required for all contact handles
• PO Box (Postbus) addresses are not accepted by the registry

Registration requirements:

• Contact handles must be provided (Registrant, Administrative, etc.)
• At least two nameservers or a valid nameserver group must be configured

Registration is processed in real time once all required information is provided.

Domain requirements

.NL domains must follow standard naming and technical rules:

• Domain length must be between 2–63 characters
• Allowed characters: letters (A–Z), numbers (0–9), and hyphens
• Cannot begin or end with a hyphen
• No spaces or special characters

DNSSEC: Supported

Technical information

• Nameservers must be properly configured for the domain to function correctly

Additional details

• Registration term: 1 year
• Local presence required: No
• WHOIS privacy: Not available

Related TLDs

.co.nl

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