Domain registration in Germany requires a valid mailing address within the country. This requirement must be maintained throughout the domain's active period to prevent suspension without refund.

Auto-renewal for .de domains occurs 15 days before the official renewal date, with the domain officially renewing 15 days after billing. The auto-renewal option locks 5 days prior to domain renewal.

Key Features:

• No domain locking available
• One-year registration periods only
• No WHOIS privacy option
• No 5-day grace period for cancellations
• Phone numbers must include country code without dashes (example: 491234567890)
• Only owner contact information is displayed

Payment and Expiration:

• Failed payments trigger retry attempts every 5 days
• Domains expire if payment fails 10 days after the deadline
• 30-day redemption period available through registrars (Tucows or Key-Systems)
• Expired domains move to DENIC registry's TRANSIT

Transfer Guidelines:

• Remove any DNSSEC records before transferring to Squarespace
• New one-year registration granted upon transfer
• Previous registration time not carried over
• No 60-day waiting period required for transfers
• Transfer codes expire after 30 days
• Only the most recent transfer code remains valid

Authentication Requirements:

• No email domain authentication needed
• Automatic authentication after registration or transfer
• Domain resolution typically takes 24-72 hours

Name Servers:

• Must meet Denic's requirements
• Use Denic's Name Server Tester (NAST) tool before changes
• Follow Squarespace's name server editing process

For successful domain management, ensure valid payment methods and maintain compliance with German address requirements. Monitor transfer codes and DNS configurations when moving between providers.

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