.de Domains
Register your .de domain
Germany's default — .de outnumbers .com inside Germany, making it non-negotiable for brands serious about Europe's largest economy.
$9.99
First year
$11.99
Renews at
Registry rules
WHOIS privacy
~15 min
Typical DNS propagation
Why
Why choose a .de domain
Germany is one of the few markets where the local extension beats .com: .de is among the largest country domains on earth, and German customers overwhelmingly expect local businesses to use it. If you sell into Germany, the .de of your brand belongs in your portfolio.
DENIC (the registry) runs one of the world's most reliable namespaces, and registration through us is open internationally.
Benefits
What .de gives you
Germany's default
Inside Germany, .de is the expected address — more common than .com.
Geo-targets Germany
An automatic local-search signal for German queries.
Massive, stable registry
DENIC operates tens of millions of domains with exemplary uptime.
Best For
.de works best for
- Businesses selling into Germany
- German-language content and shops
- International brands' German storefronts
- Agencies serving DACH clients
Pricing
.de pricing, spelled out
Registration and renewal side by side — the price you budget is the price you pay.
| Register (first year) | $9.99/yr |
|---|---|
| Renew | $11.99/yr |
| WHOIS privacy | Per registry policy |
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FAQ
.de domain questions
How much does a .de domain cost?
Registering a .de domain costs $9.99 for the first year and renews at $11.99/yr — both figures are shown side by side before you pay, so there are no year-two surprises.
Can I register .de from outside Germany?
Yes — DENIC no longer requires a German administrative contact, so international registrants can hold .de domains directly.
Do I need German content on a .de domain?
It's strongly recommended — German customers expect German. A .de address with English-only content wastes much of the extension's trust benefit.
Does .de help me rank in Austria or Switzerland?
Not directly — .de geo-targets Germany. For the whole DACH region, pair .de with .at/.ch, or use a gTLD with hreflang-tagged German content.
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