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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  • The details registered about me/my company are incorrect or out of date.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 SIDN at Cybersec Netherlands 2024

SIDN present with SIDN Brand Monitoring stand and speaker

Photo of a speaker on stage at Cybersec Netherlands 2023
  • Thursday 10 October 2024

Cybersec Netherlands is happening at the Jaarbeurs, Utrecht, on 6 and 7 November 2024. Cybersec is the main event for the Netherlands' cybersecurity professionals to exchange insights, discover new technologies and hear about the latest developments in the industry. If you're looking for business intelligence and solutions, Cybersec Netherlands is the place to go.

SIDN helps prevent domain name abuse

SIDN will have a stand at Cybersec, and we'll be making a presentation as well. We specialise in securing domain names and brand identities through our SIDN BrandGuard service. In our presentation, we'll be talking about current trends and sharing information about domain name abuse, and giving advice on how organisations can protect themselves. We use our expertise in domain name and brand protection to support organisations of all kinds from all across the Netherlands' digital landscape.

Live demo

At our stand, you can get a scan of all .nl's nearly 6.3 million domain names, free of charge. The scan will flag up any names that look like yours and any sites that make unauthorised use of your logo. We'll then sit down with you to take a look at the most relevant results. Fancy trying our free demo? Book a slot here:

Book your live demo

Visit our stand

Want to know more about domain and brand protection? Interested in learning how to keep your electronic identity more secure? Visit our stand at Cybersec Netherlands! You can register to attend the event here: Cybersec Netherlands 2024. We look forward to seeing you there!

Want to know more?

Want to learn more about SIDN BrandGuard? Visit our dedicated product page or drop a line to our online brand protection specialist Peter Rotgans at peter.rotgans@sidn.nl.

Photo: Marc Mingels for Jaarbeurs

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