Buy a .nl domain

Connect with Dutch-speaking audiences and grow your presence in the Netherlands

.nl domains

The .nl extension is the official country code TLD of the Netherlands. It represents the country on the internet and is ideal for all things connected to Dutch territory. Open to everyone without restrictions, a .nl domain is perfect for businesses, individuals, and organisations looking to establish a strong connection with the Netherlands.

The benefits
of a .nl domain

Whether for business, personal use, or any type of website, a .nl extension is perfect for anything related to the Netherlands. It should be the top choice for anyone looking to emphasise their connection to Dutch territory. Below are just some examples of specific benefits:

 

  • Local Presence – strengthen your local presence and connect with the Dutch-speaking audience
  • SEO Advantage – improve your website’s search engine ranking in the Netherlands
  • Brand Trust – increase loyalty with Dutch customers by using a local domain

Choosing a .nl domain not only highlights your Dutch connection but also helps in targeting the Dutch-speaking audience more effectively.

How to register
a .nl domain

Registering a .nl domain is open to anyone so long as it complies with the following criteria:

 

  • Must be 2-63 characters in length, no spaces
  • Can include letters (A-Z) and numbers (0-9)
  • Hyphens (‘-’) are allowed but cannot be the first or last character of the domain name
  • Symbols such as &, #, %, !, @, ?, *, +, =, ^, ~, <, >, [, ], (, ), |, _, \ and / cannot be used
  • Punctuation: commas (,), semicolons (;), colons (:), and quotation marks (” and ‘) cannot be used
  • Non-ASCII characters, i.e., accents or non-Latin scripts (e.g., Cyrillic, Arabic), are not allowed
  • Can include Dutch-specific accented characters: á, à, â, é, è, ê, ë, í, ï, ó, ô, ö, ú, ù, û, ü, ÿ
  • Some .nl domains may be reserved and not available for registration

 

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