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Frequently asked questions

  • I am looking for a domain name registrant. Where can I look it up?

    The Whois is an easy-to-use tool for checking the availability of a .nl domain name. If the domain name is already taken, you can see who has registered it.

    On the page looking up a domain name you will find more information about what a domain name is, how the Whois works and how the privacy of personal data is protected. Alternatively, you can go straight to look for a domain name via the Whois.

  • I would like to transfer my domain name to another registrar. What is the procedure?

    To get your domain name transferred, you need the token (unique ID number) for your domain name. Your existing registrar has the token and is obliged to give it to you within five days, if you ask for it. The procedure for changing your registrar is described on the page transferring your domain name.

  • The details registered about me/my company are incorrect or out of date. How can I get them updated?

    To update the contact details associated with your domain name, you need to contact your registrar. Read more about updating contact details.

  • Why is my domain name in quarantine?

    When a domain name is cancelled, we aren't told the reason, so we can't tell you. You'll need to ask your registrar. The advantage of quarantine is that, if a name's cancelled by mistake, you can always get it back.

    One common reason is that the contract between you and your registrar says you've got to renew the registration every year. If you haven't set up automatic renewal and you don't renew manually, the registration will expire.

  • Ik heb een klacht over mijn provider/registrar. Kan ik daarvoor bij SIDN terecht?

    Wanneer je een klacht hebt over of een geschil met je registrar dan zijn er verschillende mogelijkheden om tot een oplossing te komen. Hierover lees je meer op pagina klacht over registrar. SIDN heeft geen formele klachtenprocedure voor het behandelen van een klacht over jouw registrar.

  • What conditions do I have to meet as a registrar?

    Would you like to be able to register domain names for customers or for your own organisation by dealing directly with SIDN? If so, you can become a .nl registrar. Read more about the conditions and how to apply for registrar status on the page becoming a registrar.

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Meeting of the Supervisory Board 20 September 2023

Topics discussed

1. Agenda items

  • a. Supervisory Board

    • Report of the Selection, Appointments and Remuneration Committee

      • Confirmation of CTO's appointment RESOLUTION: The Supervisory Board resolved to appoint Loek Bakker as a Statutory Director of the Foundation for Internet Domain Registration in the Netherlands, in his capacity as Chief Technology Officer. The SB also authorised the Executive Board of the Foundation to appoint Loek Bakker as Statutory Director of all subsidiary companies, with effect from the same date. At this meeting, the Supervisory Board confirmed the decision to make the appointment.

      • Update on recruitment and selection of CFO

      • Update on recruitment and selection of CISO

      • Profile of and selection process for Supervisory Board member

    • Outside roles of Supervisory Board and Executive Board members RESOLUTION: The Supervisory Board approved the various outside roles declared to it.

    • Composition of the Executive Board RESOLUTION: The Supervisory Board resolved that the statutory Executive Board of the Foundation for Internet Domain Registration in the Netherlands is to consist of two people, namely the CEO and the CTO.

    • Powers of Executive Board members RESOLUTION: The Supervisory Board adopted the proposed definitions of the Executive Board members' powers. The SB additionally authorised the Executive Board to exercise corresponding powers in relation to all SIDN's other legal entities.

    • External self-evaluation RESOLUTION: The Supervisory Board resolved to organise the 2023 SB self-evaluation as proposed.

  • b. Management outline

  • c. Security and stability

    • Report of the Security and Stability Committee

  • d. Strategic collaboration with CIRA RESOLUTION: The Supervisory Board authorised the Executive Board to proceed with the next stage of the collaboration programme.

  • e. Yivi

  • f. Finance

    • Report of the Audit Committee

    • Financial report

    • Pricing with effect from 1 January 2024 RESOLUTION: The Supervisory Board authorised the Executive Board to adjust the prices for .nl as proposed, with effect from 1 January 2024.

2. Date of next scheduled meeting

Thursday 12 December 2023.

NB: an additional (online) meeting was scheduled for 20 October 2023 to discuss DNS-related collaboration with CIRA (Fury).