.nl

The .NL Domain Complete Guide

.nl is the definitive address for service-based businesses. It clearly communicates capability and professionalism to potential clients.

4,286,378

Registered Domains

1986

Year Created

€5-10

Annual Cost

SIDN

Registry

History of .NL

.nl is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the Netherlands, managed by SIDN. It was one of the very first active ccTLDs outside the US.

The most trusted extension in the Netherlands. Dutch consumers expect local businesses to use .nl.

With over 6 million registrations, it is one of the most successful ccTLDs per capita.

Open to everyone worldwide. No local Dutch address is required for standard registration.

Very competitive and affordable pricing.

Who uses .nl?

Almost all Dutch businesses, organizations, and private individuals prefer .nl for their websites.

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