The .de domain is the country-specific top-level domain for Germany and is managed by DENIC eG. With over 17 million registered domains, it is one of the most popular country extensions worldwide.
Germany is the largest internet market in Europe. A .de domain is the key to effectively reaching German customers. It signals closeness and trust and is preferred by German users.
The .de domain is perfect for anyone wanting to target the German market. Whether online shop, company website or blog – with a .de domain you demonstrate presence in Europe's largest internet market. Swiss companies with German customers also benefit from a .de domain.
Since 2009, any natural or legal person worldwide can register a .de domain. Only an administrative contact with a German address is required – Speed-Net offers this service free of charge.
Here you'll find answers to the most common questions about registering and managing your .de domain with Speed-Net.
Yes, that's possible. All you need is an administrative contact with an address in Germany – Speed-Net provides this service for you free of charge, so nothing stands in the way of registration.
Activation of your .de domain is fully automated at Speed-Net. It usually only takes a few minutes after payment for your domain to be ready, after which you can set up initial DNS entries or redirects in the customer portal.
No problem: existing .de domains can be easily transferred to Speed-Net. Our multilingual support team assists you free of charge with all the necessary steps, so the switch goes smoothly and without downtime.
Registering an .de domain costs CHF 6.00 per year. Renewal happens automatically under the same transparent terms – with no hidden fees or price increases in the first year.