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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  • The details registered about me/my company are incorrect or out of date.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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Visit Devoxx4Kids in Arnhem on 15 October

  • Tuesday 20 September 2016

On Saturday 15 October, we are teaming up with JDriven and Bendoo Box to help youngsters start programming at Devoxx4Kids powered by SIDN, JDriven and Bendoo Box. The event takes place at SIDN's offices in Arnhem.

Codeweek.nl Devoxx4Kids programma

Book soon: places are limited!

Devoxx4Kids is aimed at youngsters aged ten to fourteen. Forty-five places are available in three programming workshops, running from 9:30am to 4:30pm. Participants will learn how to control a robot, program in Scratch and use Minecraft. It costs nothing to take part, but only forty-five places are available and they will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. For details of the event and to book a place, visit this website.

Code Week 2016

Devoxx4Kids is being organised as part of Code Week, which runs from 15 to 23 October this year. Code Week is an initiative that we have supported for a number of years. During the week, there are lots of events and activities designed to promote the IT skills needed to get ahead in the modern world. Learning to code involves developing skills that youngsters are sure to find valuable for careers and pastimes in the years ahead.