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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  • The details registered about me/my company are incorrect or out of date.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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Meet SIDN at the Chamber of Commerce Start-ups Day in Utrecht

  • Tuesday 18 June 2019

A business venture often starts with a bright idea. An idea you want to realise quickly by registering with the Chamber of Commerce. And that means choosing a name. But remember: your domain name is just as important as the name of the business itself! On Saturday 22 June, we'll be at the Chamber of Commerce Start-ups Day to help you find the .nl domain name that's right for your new business. The event takes place at the Jaarbeurs in Utrecht between 10am and 4pm.

The best domain name for your business

What makes a good domain name? How does a domain name shape your company's image? Should you go for .nl or .com? How can you find out whether a domain name that you like is still available? If it is, how do you register it? And what if it's already taken? We can help with all those questions and more!

Stumped for a unique business name?

Hans Prummel, founder of the naming consultancy De Naamafdeling, will be on our stand to help you come up with something creative.

New suggestion tool

We recently launched a new smart domain name suggestion tool. The tool makes it easier than ever to find the right domain name to help you realise your plans. It gives you straightforward access to more than five million possible names. All of them available for immediate registration.

Want to know more?

Drop by our Start-ups Day stand (number 32) or visit our business page for tips on finding a good domain name.

Registering for Start-ups Day

Use this link to register for the Chamber of Commerce Start-ups Day.