A .de domain requires a valid postal address in Germany for registration, transfer, or connection. It's the primary domain extension for German businesses and residents.

Key Features and Requirements:

• German postal address mandatory
• One-year registration periods only
• No WHOIS privacy available
• No domain locking option
• No 5-day cancellation grace period
• Automatic renewal billing 15 days before expiration
• Phone numbers must include country code without dashes (e.g., 491234567890)

Domain Expiration Process:

1. Payment failure triggers retry attempts every 5 days
2. Domain expires 10 days after payment due date
3. 30-day redemption period follows expiration
4. Expired domains enter DENIC TRANSIT status

Transfer Rules:

To Squarespace:

• Remove any DNSSEC records before transfer
• One-year registration extension required
• Previous registration time doesn't transfer
• No waiting period required

From Squarespace:

• Transfer available anytime
• No domain unlocking needed
• Transfer code valid for 30 days
• Only latest transfer code works
• Remaining registration time doesn't transfer

Name Servers:

• Must meet DENIC registry requirements
• Use DENIC's Name Server Tester (NAST) before changes
• Resolution typically takes 24-72 hours

Authentication:

• No email verification required
• Domains automatically authenticated after registration/transfer
• Status shows as "Pending" until fully resolved

Payment and Renewal:

• Free domain offer applicable
• One-year registration periods only
• No refunds for cancellations
• Automatic renewal locked 5 days before renewal date
• Billing occurs 15 days before official renewal

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