.nrw
The domain for North Rhine-Westphalia. Regional identity for Germany's most populous federal state.
Enter a name — the extension .nrw is added automatically. Or enter a complete domain with a different extension.
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You get the AuthCode from your current registrar — depending on the extension it is also called AuthInfo, EPP code or authorization code.
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.
18 million people – one digital home.
Regional domains.
- Regional identity
- Clear NRW connection
- Good names available
- Regional marketing
- 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.
International registry operator based in Dublin.
No Restrictions
Anyone can register a .nrw domain – residence in NRW is not required.
- Global anycast DNS
- SSL certificate included
- No setup fee
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about .nrw registration
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A .nrw domain costs €54.04 per year. The price applies equally to new registrations and transfers. There is no additional setup fee.
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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.
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.nrw is suitable for anyone with ties to North Rhine-Westphalia: local businesses, craftsmen, municipalities, cultural institutions, sports clubs, and NRW fans.
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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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.nrw immediately shows the regional connection to North Rhine-Westphalia. For regional marketing and local search engine optimization, this can be an advantage.
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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 €54.04.
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