.nl domains

false

.nl domains

Last updated August 04, 2026 19:21

Learn about the guidelines and features of .nl domains.

You can register, transfer, or connect domains ending in .nl to Squarespace. These domains are a great option if you have a business or professional presence in the Netherlands.

The .nl country code top-level domain (ccTLD) follows different rules than most other TLDs we offer. This guide covers certain special requirements and exceptions from Squarespace and the relevant organization that oversees .nl domain registration. To learn more about these requirements and exceptions, visit TLD registry policies.

To find a domain's price, you can search for it on our domain name search page or your domains dashboard.

TLD features

Browse the table below to learn about the unique features and rules of registering or transferring a domain ending in .nl. If you connect a .nl domain to your site from a third-party provider, these guidelines don’t apply.
Feature Rules
Domain locking These domains can't be locked.
Renewals We charge these domains for renewal at least 17 days before the official expiration date shown in your public records and on your domains dashboard. If your payment fails, you have 15 days from that initial renewal charge date to renew your domain before it expires. The renewal date listed in the domain details page is the last possible date you can submit a renewal payment, which is earlier than when the domain officially expires.
Expired domains If your domain expires, your next steps depend on who your registrar is: Tucows: When these domains expire, we can’t renew them for you, but you'll have a 45-day redemption period to contact Tucows and request a renewal. Keep in mind, there may be a fee to restore the domain in addition to the domain’s regular renewal cost. Key-Systems: You have approximately 40 days after the domain’s expiration date to renew your domain using the Renew button in your domains dashboard. If your domain no longer appears in your domains dashboard, the option to renew it may no longer be available, but you can contact us to confirm if the domain can be reactivated.
Domain registrant verification emails Your domain registrar and the domain name registry, Stichting Internet Domeinregistratie Nederland (SIDN), may email you to confirm your contact details. Always read these messages to ensure your domain doesn't expire or get suspended. If you're unsure if an email is legitimate, contact the registry or your registrar to verify the request.
Registration grace period There’s no grace period to cancel these domains and no refunds. Before registering the domain, ensure you want to keep it. Double-check the domain for typos.
Free domain offer You can use the free domain offer when registering or transferring a .nl domain.
Transferring to Squarespace Transferring your .nl domain to Squarespace gives you one new year of registration, but won’t carry over any remaining time from your previous provider. The renewal date for your domain changes to be the day your transfer completes.
Privacy Whois privacy isn't available.

Troubleshooting

Error message: Registration unsuccessful. We couldn't register this domain name.

The Netherlands uses alphanumeric postcodes with four digits followed by two uppercase letters, like 1234 AB. If we can't complete your domain registration, the space between the numbers and letters of your domain’s postal code might be causing registration issues.

Review the formatting of your postal code in your domain’s registration information and remove any spaces between the numbers and letters. Your postal code should be in this format: 1234AB. After saving the changes, try registering the domain again. If the problem persists, contact us.

Was this article helpful?

Yes No

7 out of 16 found this helpful

Yes No

.nl domains