Register a .nl domain
A .nl domain boosts your visibility in the Dutch market, enhances local relevance, and improves search engine rankings—key advantages for establishing yourself in the Netherlands. At Abion, we support you through every step, from registration to management and protection.
.nl is the official top-level domain in the Netherlands
.nl is the official top-level domain (TLD) for the Netherlands – a country code domain that can be used by companies and individuals in the Netherlands, but also by foreign entities with engagement in the Dutch market. The top-level domain aims to make visible actors who are in some way active in the Netherlands, thereby clarifying their relevance to Dutch customers.
The Dutch country domain is managed by Stichting Internet Domeinregistratie Nederland, abbreviated as SIDN.
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7 advantages of having a Dutch domain
If you want to reach customers in and around the Dutch market, a website under the country's top-level domain will provide you with several important advantages.
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Why register a .nl domain?
A .nl domain is ideal if you’re starting a business in the Netherlands or expanding operations there. This top-level domain is also valuable for broader European growth, as the Netherlands plays a key role in both Europe and the EU.
Get your .nl domain from anywhere in the world
The Netherlands' top-level domain is available for anyone to register. This means that you do not need to be registered in the Netherlands or have a Dutch organisation number for your company to be able to purchase a .nl domain. The domain can be purchased by both businesses and individuals who meet the registration requirements.
General registration conditions
For your registration of a .nl domain to be approved, some basic conditions must be met. The conditions include, among other things, technical limitations and the design of the domain name.
In short, the following applies:
- Number of characters: 2-63
- Allowed characters: letters (a-z), numbers (0-63), and hyphens (-).
The registration conditions are determined by the domain administrator SIDN. Here you can read them in full.
This is how Abion can help
For the registration of a .nl domain, we can, among other things, offer:
Registration of a .nl top-level domain must be done through an approved registrar. At Abion, we are authorised to register .nl domains completely without intermediaries, ensuring a smoother, more efficient, and safer process for you as a customer. With our expertise and resources, we can assist you throughout the entire domain process – from preliminary domain consultation to domain management, protection, and monitoring.
We register your .nl domain and ensure that all conditions are met. The registration is done without intermediaries and automatic renewal is always included. If needed, we can offer domain consultation regarding an appropriate strategy and assist with the takeover of an already existing .nl domain.
After the domain registration is complete, you can choose from an suite of services for domain protection. For example, we offer automatic domain monitoring to quickly identify and act on potential infringements or cyber attack attempts.
Manage all your domains and web security services on our customer portal Abion Core. Here, you are offered an overview of your domains and transferal of your other domains to this platform is done with ease. In Abion Core, you can also manage services for hosting, trademark protection, various certificates, and secure email.
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Do you want to know more about registering a domain in the Netherlands, or would you like to schedule an appointment for a domain consultation? Get in touch with us and we would be happy to assist you.
Frequently asked questions about .nl domains
There are no restrictions on who can purchase a .nl top-level domain. Companies and individuals worldwide can make a registration, provided that the conditions are met.
All basic registration requirements must be met. Your domain name should also be unique and ideally as identical to your brand as possible.
The price for a domain registration varies depending on the registration period, any additional services, and how many domains you purchase. Contact us for more information.
You can obtain a Dutch domain with the help of a registrar approved for .nl domains. Abion is happy to help you register a .nl domain quickly, securely, and affordably.
A .nl domain is good if you want to establish yourself in the Dutch market. It increases your visibility and provides competitive advantages such as geographical relevance and enhanced brand protection.