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.co.nl

Registry: CentralNic REG

Updated on 4 November 2026

Registration

Registration period1 year
Renewal term1 year
Name length2 to 63 characters
Accented characters (IDN)No
Who may register? Anyone
Registration termsTerms of CentralNic REG ↗

Transfer

Transfer codeFrom the provider
Code formatAB12CD34EF56
Expiry date after transferExpiry date stays the same
Transfer lockNo
Holder changePossible

Renewal and expiry

Renewal grace after expiry—
Quarantine or redemption period40 days, recovery at extra cost

DNS technology

DNSSECYes, up to 4 keys
Number of nameservers2 to 13
Nameserver check in advanceNo
Changes visible withinabout 20 minutes

Registry

NameCentralNic REG
Websitecentralnicregistry.com
WHOIS serverwhois.domain-registry.nl

Frequently asked questions about .co.nl

What are the registration terms for .co.nl?

Anyone can register a .co.nl domain name, individual or business, wherever you live.

The registration terms of the registry, CentralNic REG, also apply. By registering, you agree to them.

For how long do I register a .co.nl domain name?

You register a .co.nl domain name for 1 year.

After that you renew per 1 year. With "Auto-renewal" on the domain page you decide whether this happens automatically.

How do I transfer a .co.nl domain name to Knippin?

You need a transfer code. You get it from your current provider.

This is what the code looks like: AB12CD34EF56.

After the transfer: expiry date stays the same.

How do I request the transfer code for my .co.nl domain name?

On the domain page, click "Request transfer code". The code is shown once on screen. Copy it and give it to your new provider.

Can I change the holder of a .co.nl domain name?

On the domain page, click "Change holder" and enter the details of the new holder.

What happens when my .co.nl domain name expires?

After the expiry date it goes into quarantine for 40 days. During that period only the last holder can restore it, at an extra cost.

Once that period has also passed, the domain name becomes free and anyone can register it.

Which characters can I use in a .co.nl domain name?

The name before .co.nl may be 2 to 63 characters long: letters, digits and hyphens, not starting or ending with a hyphen.

Accented characters such as é or ü (IDN) are not allowed.

Does .co.nl support DNSSEC?

Yes. DNSSEC protects your domain against forged DNS answers. Want to enable it? Create a ticket and we will arrange it with the registry.

This data comes from our registrar and is updated weekly. A dash (—) means no fixed value is known. All extensions →

Still stuck? Create a ticket in the customer panel or call us on 0475 227 400. We are happy to help. Create a ticket →