A .de domain is Germany's country-code top-level domain (TLD), requiring registrants to have a physical mailing address in Germany. This guide outlines key features and requirements for managing .de domains.

Registration Requirements:

• Must have a valid German postal address
• One-year registration periods only
• No grace period or refunds after registration
• Phone number must include international prefix without dashes (e.g., 491234567890)

Domain Management:

• Automatic renewal occurs 15 days before expiration
• Domains cannot be locked
• No Whois privacy available
• Only one Owner contact permitted
• Free domain offer eligible

Failed Payments and Expiration:

• Payment retries every 5 days after initial failure
• Domain expires 10 days after payment deadline
• 30-day redemption period available through registrar
• Expired domains enter DENIC TRANSIT status

Transfer Rules:

• Transfers available anytime (no 60-day waiting period)
• One-year registration extension included with transfer
• DNSSEC records must be removed before transfer
• Transfer code expires after 30 days

Name Servers:

• Must comply with DENIC requirements
• Verify compatibility using DENIC's Name Server Tester (NAST)

Domain Activation:

• No email verification required
• Usually activates within 24 hours
• May take up to 72 hours in some cases

Important Notes:

• Address changes outside Germany may result in domain suspension
• Disputed domains excluded from redemption grace period
• Most recent transfer code invalidates previous codes
• Remaining registration time not carried over during transfers

These guidelines ensure compliance with DENIC registry requirements while maintaining proper domain functionality for German-based websites and businesses.

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