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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  • The details registered about me/my company are incorrect or out of date.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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Come to the DHPA TechFest!

  • Monday 14 May 2018

On 24 May, the DHPA TechFest 2018 takes place at Naarderbos in Naarden. As one of the event partners, SIDN will be running a workshop on the fight against fake webshops. Tickets for the DHPA TechFest are free, so why not reserve yours now?

What it's all about

DHPA TechFest 2018

The DHPA TechFest is the event for and by internet technicians. Everything from hardware to music will be covered, with lots to inspire visitors and some knockabout fun in the form of the National Server Throwing Championships. The DHPA TechFest 2018 will have four podiums and a fantastic open-air terrace that's sure to raise the pulse of every techie. The event programme is all about variety, with thought-provoking keynote speakers and a great DJ for the afternoon's final session.

Line-up for 2018

At their workshop on the fight against fake webshops, SIDN's Chiel van Spaandonk and Giovane Moura will go through the tell-tale signs that mark a shop out as a scam. They'll go on to consider how common fake webshops actually are, and what happens when one's detected.

Also on the agenda are robotics, the smell of data, serverless computing, VMware cloud on AWS, quantum computing, a VR escape room, blockchain, the IoT and the National Server Throwing Championships. Between the sessions, there'll be plenty of opportunity to chat with other professionals and get your hands on the latest tooling.

Register now!

For the full programme, visit the DHPA TechFest website. Free tickets can be booked at https://www.dhpa-techfest.nl/gratis-tickets/