A .de domain is Germany's official country code top-level domain (TLD), specifically designed for businesses and individuals with a German mailing address.

Key Requirements:

• Valid German mailing address required for registration and maintenance
• Must maintain German address to keep domain active
• No WHOIS privacy available
• One-year registration periods only
• Phone numbers must include country code without dashes (e.g., 491234567890)

Registration and Renewal:

• Auto-renewal billing occurs 15 days before renewal date
• Official renewal happens 15 days after billing
• No 5-day grace period for cancellations
• No refunds available after registration

Domain Management:

• Cannot be locked
• Only owner contact information displayed (no admin, technical, or billing contacts)
• Name servers must meet Denic registry requirements
• Authentication happens automatically
• Domain resolution typically takes 24-72 hours

Transfer Rules:

• No 60-day waiting period required
• DNSSEC records must be removed before transfer
• One-year registration added during transfer
• Previous registration period not carried over
• Transfer code valid for 30 days

Expiration Process:

• Payment retry every 5 days after initial failure
• Domain expires after 10 days of failed payments
• 30-day grace period for reactivation
• Enters redemption period after grace period
• Domains under dispute are deleted immediately

Registrar-Specific Handling:

• Tucows: 30-day redemption period available
• Key-Systems: 30-day grace period, then enters redemption
• Expired domains move to DENIC TRANSIT
• AuthInfo2 code request resets grace period

For more complex DNS configurations or specific transfer requirements, consult your domain registrar or the official DENIC registry documentation.

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