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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  • The details registered about me/my company are incorrect or out of date.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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Save the date: SIDN Inspire 25 May 2023

An inspiring and informative physical event

Chris van 't Hof (left) and Roelof Meijer (right) on the podium at SIDN Inspire.
  • Thursday 15 December 2022

Last year, we held the first hybrid edition of SIDN Inspire. The event will return in 2023, but as an entirely physical gathering. Utrecht's Media Plaza is once again the chosen venue.

SIDN Inspire 2023

Next year's SIDN Inspire will involve a full afternoon of activities, including 2 keynote presentations and a round of in-depth sub-sessions. The programme concludes with ample opportunity for networking over a drink. The venue can accommodate up to 200 guests.

First keynote speaker confirmed

We're pleased to announce that we already have one fascinating keynote presentation arranged. Bellingcat trainer and researcher Annique Mossou will give us a guided tour of the world of citizen investigative journalism. The Bellingcat network uses open-source intelligence (OSINT) to fact-check the reporting of international conflicts. That involves systematic analysis of online sources, such as social media and open data.

Full details of the programme for SIDN Inspire 2023 will be made available soon.

Save the date

In the meantime, be sure to keep Thursday 25 May 2023 free and watch our communication channels for updates.