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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  • The details registered about me/my company are incorrect or out of date.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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Dennis Raithel joins SIDN's Supervisory Board

Dennis brings extensive financial expertise

  • Monday 13 December 2021

Our Supervisory Board recently welcomed Dennis Raithel as its eighth member. Dennis has extensive financial expertise and has accordingly joined the SB's Audit Committee.

About Dennis Raithel

Dennis Raithel, member of SIDN's Supervisory Board

From 2001 to 2020, Dennis was Chairman of the Board of Bank ten Cate & Cie, an independent private bank involved in asset management for private individuals, foundations, associations and smaller pension funds. Dennis has considerable management experience, in executive and non-executive capacities. For example, he is a member of the Supervisory Board of BDO and sits on the Board's Audit Committee. Dennis also has a seat on the Executive Board of STEDO, which manages and operates the existing buildings on the former Stork site in North Amsterdam. Finally, he acts as Advisor to the Supervisory Board of Hydratec Industries.

SIDN Fund Board of Governors

Dennis is additionally joining SIDN Fund's Board of Governors and Audit Committee, a role previously played by former SB member Willem van Waveren.