A .de domain can be used for any type of website, but there are specific requirements and guidelines that must be followed for registration and maintenance. Here are the key points regarding the use of .de domains:
- No Specific Second-Level Domains Required: DENIC, the Network Information Centre responsible for .de domains, does not require specific second-level domains. This means that there are no official ccSLDs (country-code second-level domains) under .de ccTLD, unlike the .uk domain range which required .co.uk for example.
- Internationalized Domain Names (IDN) Accepted: Registrations of internationalized domain names (IDN) are accepted, allowing the use of all diacritics of German, many diacritics of other languages, and the eszett (ß).
- Address Requirements for Registration: To register a .de domain, you must have a mailing address located in Germany. This requirement is in place to ensure that the domain is used in accordance with German laws and regulations.
- Auto-Renew and Domain Locking: All .de domains are charged for renewal 15 days before their official renewal date. Domains cannot be locked, and there is no five-day grace period to cancel .de domains without refunds.
- Failed Payments and Expired Domains: If payments fail, Squarespace will make additional attempts to charge the credit card on file. If payment is still unsuccessful 10 days after the due date, the domain will expire and will no longer connect to your site. After expiration, there is a 30-day redemption period to renew the domain.
- Registration Contact Options: Only an Owner contact is available for .de domains, with no options for Admin, Tech, or Billing contacts.
- Registration Period: A .de domain can only be registered for one year at a time, and at the time of transfer, you’ll purchase a one-year extension of your domain registration through Squarespace.
- Verification: Your .de domain is verified automatically after registration or transfer, without the need for additional verification steps.
- Whois Privacy: Whois privacy is not available for .de domains.
In summary, while a .de domain can be used for any type of website, it is subject to specific requirements related to address verification, renewal, and contact information. These guidelines are designed to ensure that the domain is used in compliance with German laws and regulations, and to maintain the integrity and security of the .de domain space.
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