.nrw

Federal State

The domain for North Rhine-Westphalia. Regional identity for Germany's most populous federal state.

€48.41 / year

The Domain for North Rhine-Westphalia

.nrw was introduced in 2014 and is the domain extension for North Rhine-Westphalia – Germany's most populous federal state with over 18 million inhabitants.

From the Rhine metropolis Cologne to the Ruhr area to East Westphalia: .nrw unites the diversity of the state under a common digital identity.

Businesses, associations, municipalities, and individuals use .nrw to show their regional connection.

At a Glance

Registry: Minds + Machines
Introduced: 2014
Registered Domains: ~20,000
Minimum Length: 1 Character
IDN (Umlauts): Yes
Restrictions: None

Who is .nrw for?

Businesses from NRW, craftsmen, service providers, municipalities, cultural institutions, sports clubs, and anyone who wants to show their connection to North Rhine-Westphalia.

NRW

18 million people – one digital home.

.nrw NRW

+ .koeln Cologne + .de Germany

Regional domains.

.nrw

Regional identity
Clear NRW connection
Good names available
Regional marketing

.de

Nationally neutral
Better known
More registered
More general

Economic Powerhouse

NRW is Germany's largest economic region – .nrw shows affiliation.

Typical Use Case

A craftsman from the Ruhr area wants to be found regionally. At companyname.nrw, the location is immediately clear – ideal for local customers and regional marketing.

Registry

Minds + Machines

International registry operator based in Dublin.

No Restrictions

Anyone can register a .nrw domain – residence in NRW is not required.

€48.41

pro Jahr, inkl. MwSt.

DNS management included
SSL certificate included
No setup fee

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about .nrw registration

What does a .nrw domain cost?

A .nrw domain costs €48.41 per year. The price applies equally to new registrations and transfers. There is no additional setup fee.

Who can register a .nrw domain?

Anyone can register a .nrw domain. There are no restrictions regarding residence or business location. Businesses and individuals outside NRW can also use the domain.

Who is .nrw suitable for?

.nrw is suitable for anyone with ties to North Rhine-Westphalia: local businesses, craftsmen, municipalities, cultural institutions, sports clubs, and NRW fans.

How quickly is my domain active?

Registration happens in real-time. Once the domain is confirmed, you can set up DNS records and use the domain immediately.

What is the advantage over .de?

.nrw immediately shows the regional connection to North Rhine-Westphalia. For regional marketing and local search engine optimization, this can be an advantage.

How do I transfer an existing .nrw domain?

Request an auth code from your current provider and enter it when ordering. The transfer takes a few days and costs the regular annual price of €48.41.

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