.cologne
The international domain extension for Cologne. Global presence for businesses with Cologne roots.
Enter a name — the extension .cologne is added automatically. Or enter a complete domain with a different extension.
Bring your domain to us — including an additional year of registration, DNS management and Auto-TLS. For .
You get the AuthCode from your current registrar — depending on the extension it is also called AuthInfo, EPP code or authorization code.
Cologne International
.cologne was introduced in 2014 as the international spelling of the Cologne city domain. It targets businesses and organizations that represent Cologne globally.
.koeln exists as a German variant in parallel. Both extensions are operated by NetCologne and are equally usable.
For international audiences, trade fairs, tourism, and English-language communication, .cologne is the right choice.
At a Glance
- Registry
- NetCologne
- Introduced
- 2014
- Registered Domains
- ~10,000
- Minimum Length
- 1 Character
- IDN (Umlauts)
- Yes
- Restrictions
- None
Who is .cologne for?
International companies with Cologne locations, trade fair organizers, hotels, tourism providers, exporters, and anyone who wants to present Cologne to a global audience.
Cologne for the world – in international spelling.
Domains for the region.
- International spelling
- For global audiences
- Trade fairs & tourism
- English-speaking
- German spelling
- For local market
- Authentically Cologne
- German-speaking
Trade Fair City Cologne
Cologne is a trade fair city – .cologne is perfect for international events.
Typical Use Case
A hotel near the trade fair wants to attract international guests. At hotelname.cologne, the Cologne location is immediately recognizable – in a spelling understood worldwide.
The Cologne telecommunications provider operates both .cologne and .koeln.
No Restrictions
Anyone can register a .cologne domain – residence in Cologne is not required.
- Global anycast DNS
- SSL certificate included
- No setup fee
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about .cologne registration
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A .cologne domain costs €37.14 per year. The price applies equally to new registrations and transfers. There is no additional setup fee.
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.cologne is the international spelling, .koeln the German one. Both extensions are operated by NetCologne and cost the same. For international audiences, .cologne is recommended; for the German market, .koeln.
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Anyone can register a .cologne domain. There are no restrictions regarding residence or business location.
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.cologne is suitable for anyone presenting Cologne internationally: hotels, trade fair organizers, tourism providers, exporters, and companies with a global audience.
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Registration happens in real-time. Once the domain is confirmed, you can set up DNS records and use the domain immediately.
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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 €37.14.
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