.nl domains

Learn about the guidelines and features of .nl domains.

Last updated November 20, 2024

You can register, transfer, or connect domains ending in .nl to Squarespace. These domains are a great option if you have a business or professional presence in the Netherlands.

The .nl country code top-level domain (ccTLD) follows different rules than most other TLDs we offer. This guide covers certain special requirements and exceptions from Squarespace and the relevant organization that oversees .nl domain registration. To learn more about these requirements and exceptions, visit TLD registry policies.

To find a domain's price, you can search for it on our domain name search page or your domains dashboard.

TLD features

Browse the table below to learn about the unique features and rules of registering or transferring a domain ending in .nl. If you connect a .nl domain to your site from a third-party provider, these guidelines don’t apply.

Feature

Rules

Domain locking

These domains can't be locked.

Expired domains

If your domain expires, your next steps depend on who your registrar is:

Tucows: When these domains expire, we can’t renew them for you. These expired domains return to their registrar, Tucows. You have a 45-day redemption period to contact Tucows and request a renewal.

Key-Systems: You have about 25 days after the domain’s expiration date to renew. Once the domain no longer appears on your account dashboard, the option to restore is not available. If your domain can’t be renewed, contact us to confirm if the domain can be reactivated.

Five-day registration grace period

There’s no five-day grace period to cancel these domains and no refunds.

Before registering the domain, ensure you want to keep it. Double-check the domain for typos.

Free domain offer

You can use the free domain offer when registering or transferring a .nl domain.

Transferring to Squarespace

Transferring your .nl domain to Squarespace gives you one new year of registration, but won’t carry over any remaining time from your previous provider. The renewal date for your domain changes to be the day your transfer completes.

Whois privacy

Whois privacy isn't available.

Troubleshooting

Error message: Registration unsuccessful. We couldn't register this domain name.

The Netherlands uses alphanumeric postcodes with four digits followed by two uppercase letters, like 1234 AB. If we can't complete your domain registration, the space between the numbers and letters of your domain’s postal code might be causing registration issues.

Review the formatting of your postal code in your domain’s contact information settings and remove any spaces between the numbers and letters. Your postal code should be in this format: 1234AB. After saving the changes, try registering the domain again. If the problem persists, contact us.

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