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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  • The details registered about me/my company are incorrect or out of date.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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Welcome to our new website

  • Monday 17 November 2014

We are proud to unveil our new website: fully responsive and therefore easy to browse on your mobile, tablet or PC. As well as a fresh look, the site has a new navigation structure and more accessible written content.

Responsive design

Our site is now designed to work equally well on mobiles, tablets and PCs. So you can easily use all the main functions, such as the Whois tool for looking up domain names, both at your desk and on the go.

New structure

Our site is now built around five themes: .nl domain names, Services, Internet security, Knowledge and development, and About SIDN. Each theme has its own colour and icon, so that you can easily recognise related content.  

New information

Naturally, the site still has all the information about .nl domain names that was there before, including what a domain name is and how you can transfer or cancel a domain name. The ‘Internet security’ theme is new. It explains how we help to make the internet more secure and what you can do yourself. The ‘Knowledge and development’ theme includes new information about how the internet is organised: who decides the policies and who is in charge of giving out IP addresses? Take a quick look!

Sharing

We have made it easier to share articles using social media. You can also respond to articles right on the page.

Questions and suggestions

If you have any questions about our website or ideas on how we might make it even better, please mail support@sidn.nl.Enjoy your visit!