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.nl

.nl is a country-code extension for the Netherlands, run by SIDN (Stichting Internet Domeinregistratie Nederland). SIDN (Stichting Internet Domeinregistratie Nederland) sets who can register .nl names; some country codes need a local address, so check its rules before you buy.

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TypeCountry code
Registry operatorSIDN (Stichting Internet Domeinregistratie Nederland)
CountryNetherlands
Who can registerSet by the registry
DNSSECSigned
RDAP serverhttps://rdap.sidn.nl/
WHOIS serverwhois.domain-registry.nl
IANA recordiana.org/domains/root/db/nl

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All 33 registrars for .nl. Other registrars may sell it too.

Look up a .nl domain

The .nl registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .nl domain's registrar, dates, status and DNS in one place. For the raw record, use the WHOIS lookup.

New to extensions? The guide to how domain extensions work covers generic, country-code and brand extensions. For who sells extensions in general, see the list of domain registrars.

Sources: the IANA root zone database and the ICANN list of generic extensions (refreshed 2026-10-24). Something out of date? Tell us.

Frequently asked questions

Who runs the .nl extension?

SIDN (Stichting Internet Domeinregistratie Nederland) is the registry operator for .nl, the country-code extension for the Netherlands. The registry keeps the list of every .nl name; registrars sell the names to the public.

Can anyone register a .nl domain?

SIDN (Stichting Internet Domeinregistratie Nederland) sets who can register .nl names; some country codes need a local address, so check its rules before you buy.

How do I look up who owns a .nl domain?

The .nl registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.sidn.nl/ and over WHOIS at whois.domain-registry.nl. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.

Is .nl signed with DNSSEC?

Yes. The .nl zone is signed, so a .nl domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.