Make the German audience practical
Show service coverage, contact arrangements and suitable language choices. A country ending is most useful when the website answers local visitors’ questions.
UK-based support · Since 2002
.de domain names
An address for a German-facing presence.
A .de domain is a direct way to name a German-facing website. International registrants can use it, with DENIC’s requirements applying to the holder and contact information.
£10.79 /yr + VAT · £12.95 including VAT
One-year renewal: £10.79 + VAT (£12.95 including VAT). Compare registration terms ↓
Who can register?
A holder outside Germany can register, but must appoint a representative in Germany for service of documents within two weeks if DENIC requests it. Follow the current domain terms. Registry guidance (opens in a new tab)↗
Choose with confidence
Is .de right for your idea?
Understand the overseas-holder condition
A German address is not automatically required for every holder at registration. DENIC can require a German service representative from a holder abroad; check the terms before proceeding.
Keep the trading identity clear
Use the actual business or project name and explain who operates the website. The ending does not prove that a business is established in Germany.
Know what you’ll pay
.de registration and renewal prices
Choose your registration term at order review. Prices below are the total upfront cost for a standard domain, not a monthly payment.
Annual renewal: £10.79 + VAT
£12.95 including VAT at today’s price.
Longer renewal terms may differ from registration offers. Review the renewal price before paying. Premium names are excluded from standard prices.
| Term | Total + VAT | Including VAT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | £10.79 | £12.95 |
| 2 years | £21.58 | £25.90 |
| 3 years | £32.57 | £39.08 |
| 5 years | £54.55 | £65.46 |
VAT shown at 20%. Prices checked 7 September 2026. Your order confirms the final price and availability.
About this extension
The story behind .de
- Domain family
- Country-code domain
- Registry operator
- DENIC eG
DENIC eG is responsible for this domain registry. Registration through UK Cheapest and the website or email service you connect are separate parts of using the name. IANA: .de registry record (opens in a new tab)
The background to .de
IANA’s registry record for .de dates from November 1986. Germany’s country-code domain. The record identifies the domain’s place in the naming system; its date is not a claimed public launch date.
Background checked 6 September 2026 against the sources linked above.
More than an address
Start using your name your way.
Make a simple first page
Use the included single-page builder for an introduction and contact details. Add a fuller website when you need one.
Website options →Forward your email
Send incoming messages from domain addresses to an existing inbox. A mailbox for storing and sending email is a separate service.
How forwarding works →Connect your services
Manage DNS, nameservers and web forwarding. Use your domain with a compatible website or email provider.
DNS help →A little more detail
Questions about .de domains
Can a UK holder register .de?
An overseas holder can register under DENIC’s terms, including its representative-on-request condition.
Does .de include German hosting?
No. Hosting location is a separate choice.
Is a German-language website automatic?
No. You choose and maintain the content and translations.
What happens after I find a domain?
Add one or more available names to your basket, then continue to registration. Enter the owner details and review the registration term and total before payment. Availability is provisional until the registrar confirms registration.
Will UKC charge me automatically at renewal?
No. UKC sends renewal reminders and an invoice. You need to pay the invoice to renew; UKC does not automatically charge you. Keep your contact details current so you receive reminders.
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