.kaufen
The German domain for online shops, product pages, and purchase decisions.
Enter a name — the extension .kaufen 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.
The German E-Commerce Domain
.kaufen is a German-language top-level domain introduced in 2014. "Kaufen" means "to buy" in German, making it perfect for the German-speaking e-commerce market.
The extension is ideal for product pages, online shops, price comparisons, and any website targeting German-speaking buyers.
Registration is open worldwide with no restrictions. Anyone can register a .kaufen domain.
At a Glance
- Registry
- Identity Digital
- Introduced
- 2014
- Language
- German
- Minimum length
- 1 character
- IDN (special chars)
- Yes
- Restrictions
- None
Who is .kaufen for?
Online shops in the DACH region, product pages, price comparison portals, affiliate sites, and anyone targeting German-speaking buyers directly.
Perfect for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
SEO advantage
The keyword "kaufen" (buy) directly in the domain.
- German keyword
- DACH focus
- Signals purchase intent
- Niche advantage
- International
- Broader market
- More neutral
- Better known
German e-commerce extensions.
Typical Use Case
A retailer sells electronics online. Under tv.kaufen or laptop.kaufen, it's immediately clear that a product can be purchased here.
Operates numerous international and German-language top-level domains.
Clear purchase intent
Directly addresses visitors with concrete purchase intent.
- Global anycast DNS
- SSL certificate included
- No setup fee
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about .kaufen registration
-
A .kaufen domain costs €48.03 per year. The price applies equally to new registrations and transfers. There is no additional setup fee.
-
Anyone can register a .kaufen domain. There are no restrictions regarding residence, business location, or industry.
-
.kaufen is suitable for online shops, product pages, price comparisons, and anyone targeting German-speaking buyers with concrete purchase intent.
-
Registration happens in real-time. Once the domain is confirmed, you can set up DNS records and use the domain immediately.
-
A .kaufen domain contains the German keyword for “buy” and signals direct purchase intent. It is ideal for the German-speaking e-commerce market.
-
Request an auth code from your current provider and enter it during the order process. The transfer takes a few days and costs the regular annual price of €48.03.
More Domain Extensions
Complementary or alternative to .kaufen