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Frequently asked questions

  • I am looking for a domain name registrant. Where can I look it up?

    The Whois is an easy-to-use tool for checking the availability of a .nl domain name. If the domain name is already taken, you can see who has registered it.

    On the page looking up a domain name you will find more information about what a domain name is, how the Whois works and how the privacy of personal data is protected. Alternatively, you can go straight to look for a domain name via the Whois.

  • I would like to transfer my domain name to another registrar. What is the procedure?

    To get your domain name transferred, you need the token (unique ID number) for your domain name. Your existing registrar has the token and is obliged to give it to you within five days, if you ask for it. The procedure for changing your registrar is described on the page transferring your domain name.

  • The details registered about me/my company are incorrect or out of date. How can I get them updated?

    To update the contact details associated with your domain name, you need to contact your registrar. Read more about updating contact details.

  • Why is my domain name in quarantine?

    When a domain name is cancelled, we aren't told the reason, so we can't tell you. You'll need to ask your registrar. The advantage of quarantine is that, if a name's cancelled by mistake, you can always get it back.

    One common reason is that the contract between you and your registrar says you've got to renew the registration every year. If you haven't set up automatic renewal and you don't renew manually, the registration will expire.

  • Ik heb een klacht over mijn provider/registrar. Kan ik daarvoor bij SIDN terecht?

    Wanneer je een klacht hebt over of een geschil met je registrar dan zijn er verschillende mogelijkheden om tot een oplossing te komen. Hierover lees je meer op pagina klacht over registrar. SIDN heeft geen formele klachtenprocedure voor het behandelen van een klacht over jouw registrar.

  • What conditions do I have to meet as a registrar?

    Would you like to be able to register domain names for customers or for your own organisation by dealing directly with SIDN? If so, you can become a .nl registrar. Read more about the conditions and how to apply for registrar status on the page becoming a registrar.

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Register now for SIDN Inspire on 25 May!

With keynotes by Ruben Verborgh and Jim Stoltze

  • Tuesday 22 March 2022

Yes! Finally! We're allowed to meet face-to-face again at SIDN Inspire on Wednesday 25 May 2022. We've chosen a venue in the centre of the Netherlands: Media Plaza in Utrecht. The Plaza can accommodate up to two hundred guests. Can't make it to Utrecht, or feel it's a bit soon to attend a big event? No problem. You can also follow proceedings online.

SIDN Inspire was originally scheduled for December, as part of .nl's jubilee celebrations. Although we had to reschedule, we still plan to mark our national domain's the thirty-fifth 'birthday'. The anniversary is an excellent opportunity for reflection, but especially for looking ahead. Hence this year's theme: Future Internet.

Programme

A full afternoon of activities is planned, with two inspiring keynote speakers, a panel discussion and an opportunity for networking over a drink at the end. Here's a little preview of what you can expect...

Keynote presentation

We'll start the day with Ruben Verborgh, Professor of Decentralised Web Technology and a member of the team behind Solid, the initiative by Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web. Ruben will be talking about decentralised data storage and data autonomy. We live in a data-driven society and economy. Decades of Big-Data thinking have created an environment where it's assumed that a business has to collect personal data in order to avoid being left behind in the data-focused technology race. During his presentation, Ruben will explain how we, the data subjects, can regain control of our data in such an environment.

Expert panel

We'll be exploring the future internet theme -- as well as the topics business, technology, cybersecurity and society -- with the help of a panel of experts, including Sander Duivestein, trend-watcher and author of 'Echt nep' ('Genuinely fake'), Inge Bryan, Managing Director of NCC Europe at Fox-IT, Cristian Hesselman, Director of SIDN Labs, and Lotte de Bruijn, Director of NLdigital.

Keynote presentation

We'll close the main proceedings with an inspiring keynote presentation by Jim Stolze. Jim will be talking about AI solutions and providing insight into how models are trained, what they're capable of and where the challenges lie. He'll also take you through the ethical dilemmas associated with AI and how we can protect ourselves against unsolicited and undesirable algorithmic interference in our lives.

Register now!

Block out 25 May in your diary for the opportunity to experience an unforgettable afternoon of inspiring insights into the developments shaping the future of the internet. Go to the event website now to reserve your place at SIDN Inspire 2022. An event you don't want to miss!