Germany's ccTLD

Register a .de domain

.de is the address German shoppers already expect — the world's most heavily registered ccTLD. Decades of German businesses defaulting to .de over .com, run throughout by the DENIC cooperative, made it the single largest ccTLD anywhere. Household names like web.de and spiegel.de trained an entire market to look for that ending first.

$9.63/yr Renews at the same price. No tricks. No privacy (registry rule)

Who picks .de?

Businesses selling into Germany, Austria, or German-speaking Switzerland
Companies opening a German office or subsidiary that want a storefront to match
Brand owners running a domain hack around a short German or English word

What it signals

A .de address tells German buyers this business built specifically for them, with local checkout and local support in mind — not merely a global .com that happens to accept German traffic.

Pros

The world's most heavily registered ccTLD — German consumers and B2B buyers recognize it on sight
Opened to worldwide registration in 2018, so no German residency or company is required
DENIC's registry infrastructure has a long track record for uptime and stability
Signals commitment to the German market specifically, in a way .com or .eu don't
Fits naturally as a short, familiar ending in a brand name

Watch-outs

Only pays off for businesses actually serving German-speaking customers, not as a generic global TLD
Registrars commonly ask non-German registrants to name an administrative contact reachable for legal correspondence, adding a setup step
Carries none of the instant recognition outside German-speaking markets that .com has

Registry restrictions

DENIC dropped its strict local-presence requirement in 2018, opening .de to worldwide registration. Registrars commonly still ask non-German registrants to designate an administrative contact who can receive official or court documents on their behalf; exact contact requirements can vary by registrar, so confirm current terms at registration.

Examples of .de domains in the wild

web.de gmx.de spiegel.de bild.de

Common questions about .de domains

How much does a .de domain cost?

A .de domain is $9.63 per year at Modusdom, and it renews at the same $9.63 every year — no discounted first year that jumps later.

Does a .de domain renew at the same price?

Yes. Our renewal price equals our first-year price — written into our promises — so your .de stays $9.63/yr in year 1, year 2, and year 10. Most registrars advertise a cheap first year, then quietly renew higher.

Do I get free WHOIS privacy on a .de domain?

The .de registry does not permit WHOIS privacy, so registrant contact details are shown per registry policy. That is a registry rule, not a Modusdom upsell — it applies wherever you register a .de.

Can I transfer an existing .de domain to Modusdom?

Yes. Transfers are free and add a year to your registration. Unlock the domain at your current registrar, copy the EPP/auth code, and start the transfer — we walk you through it, and your website and email keep working the whole time.

Is a .de domain right for my business?

A .de address tells German buyers this business built specifically for them, with local checkout and local support in mind — not merely a global .com that happens to accept German traffic. It is a strong fit for: Businesses selling into Germany, Austria, or German-speaking Switzerland; Companies opening a German office or subsidiary that want a storefront to match; Brand owners running a domain hack around a short German or English word.