A .nl domain is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the Netherlands. This domain is ideal for businesses and professionals with a presence in the Netherlands, and can be registered, transferred, or connected to your website.

Key Requirements for .nl Domains:

• Domain locking is not available
• No five-day registration grace period or refunds
• Can be used with free domain offers
• Requires a valid Netherlands postal code format (example: 1234AB, no spaces)

Expiration Policy:

• Tucows registrar: 45-day renewal window after expiration
• Key-Systems registrar: approximately 25-day renewal window after expiration

Common Troubleshooting: If you receive a registration failure message, check your postal code format. The correct format is four digits followed by two uppercase letters without spaces (example: 1234AB).

Special Considerations:

• Must comply with Dutch registration requirements
• Contact details must be accurate and current
• Different rules apply than most other TLDs
• Whois privacy options may be limited

For domain pricing, use the domain name search tool or check the domain control panel. When transferring or linking domains, ensure all contact information is accurate and follows the required Dutch format specifications.

Note: These requirements only apply to registering or transferring .nl domains, not to linking existing .nl domains from other providers.

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