.de domains are only available for registration or transfer if you have a postal address in Germany. These domains are ideal for businesses with a German presence and follow specific rules managed by DENIC, the TLD registry.

Key Features and Requirements:

• Must maintain a valid German postal address
• Registration period is one year only
• Automatic renewal occurs 15 days before expiration
• WHOIS privacy is not available
• Domain locking is not possible
• Phone numbers must include country code without dashes (e.g., 491234567890)

Renewal and Expiration:

• Renewal fees charged 15 days before official renewal date
• No 5-day grace period for cancellations
• 30-day grace period after expiration
• Expired domains move to DENIC TRANSIT status

Transfer Process:

To Squarespace:

• Remove any DNSSEC records before transfer
• Includes one-year registration extension
• No waiting period required

From Squarespace:

• Can transfer anytime
• Request transfer code through domain dashboard
• Code expires after 30 days
• Only most recent transfer code is valid

Important Notes:

• Failed payments result in domain expiration after 10 days
• Nameservers must meet DENIC requirements (use NAST tool)
• Domain activation may take up to 72 hours
• Free domain offer applies
• Only one owner contact allowed
• No refunds available after registration
• Verification occurs automatically

For domains in redemption grace period:

• Tucows: 30 days to request extension
• Key-Systems: 30-day reactivation window, reset with AuthInfo2 code

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