This article explains the specific requirements for registering or updating a .DE domain, including mandatory phone and address validation.
The .DE extension is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Germany. Because it is managed by the DENIC registry, there are specific validation steps you must complete to successfully own and manage a .DE domain.
Before you start
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Ensure your registrant contact information—especially your physical address—is accurate and complete.
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Have a mobile phone capable of receiving SMS messages ready for verification.
Register a .DE domain
To register a .DE domain, follow these steps:
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Provide accurate address details During the registration process, enter a valid physical address. DENIC requires strict address validation for all .DE registrations, transfers, and contact detail updates.
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Complete SMS phone verification All .DE registrations require phone verification. After submitting your registration request, you will be prompted to verify your phone number via SMS.
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Confirm the registration The registration flow is triggered only after the SMS verification is successful. If you do not complete the phone verification, the registration will not proceed.
Conclusion
Once you have validated your address and completed the SMS verification, your .DE domain registration will be finalized. You can then manage your domain settings directly from your Hostinger account.
NOTES
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If you update your contact details in the future, you may be required to re-validate your address to maintain the domain registration.
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The phone verification process is a standard requirement for this extension.