Register .nl for 1 to 1 years. Names can use letters, numbers and hyphens, from 2 to 63 characters, and cannot start or end with a hyphen. Only ASCII names are accepted. No documents are needed.
Country-code TLD / Netherlands
.NL domain
.NL domain
in Pakistan.
Quick answer
.nl is a country-code TLD for businesses with customers in the Netherlands. Anyone in the world can register a .nl name. No Dutch address is needed. You can register it from Pakistan with DomainWalay, pay in PKR, and manage DNS from one panel. Minimum term is 1 year. Registration costs Rs 4,307 per year in PKR.
1 yrMIN TERM
0 daysTRANSFER LOCK
YesAUTH CODE
NoWHOIS PRIVACY
TypeCountry-code TLD
RegistrySIDN
RegionNetherlands
Best forBusinesses with customers in the Netherlands
Term1 to 1 years
Transfer timeUsually within a few hours
DNSSECSupported
Dispute policy.nl Dispute Resolution (WIPO)
01 / Overview
What is .nl?
.nl is the official internet extension for Netherlands. .nl was one of the first country codes ever created, in 1986, and SIDN has signed it with DNSSEC for many years.
Anyone in Pakistan can own .nl. Anyone in the world can register a .nl name. No Dutch address is needed. Registration is instant once payment clears.
A simple example: A Pakistani flower or vegetable importer working with Dutch growers can use a .nl site for those partners.
You can register .nl for 1 to 1 years at a time. Renew before the expiry date to keep your website and email running. If it expires, there is a redemption window of about 40 days, but the restore fee is higher than a normal renewal.
Moving .nl to DomainWalay is simple. Unlock the domain at your current provider, get the auth code (also called EPP code), and start the transfer here. Most transfers finish in Usually within a few hours.
Who uses .nl in Pakistan
02 / Requirements checklist
What you need to register .nl
✓Who can registerAnyone in the world can register a .nl name. No Dutch address is needed.
✓DocumentsNo documents are needed.
✓Minimum term1 year
✓Maximum term1 years
✓Name length2 to 63 characters
✓Contact detailsA working email and phone number for the registrant
✓PaymentPKR by bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa or card
03 / Rules and lifecycleRegistration, renewal and
Full .NL policy terms →Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .nl
Renew .nl any time before expiry. Auto renew is available in the client area. After expiry there is a grace period of about 30 days where renewal is still at the normal price, but the website may stop working. After that comes a redemption period of about 40 days with a higher restore fee. When all periods end, the name is released and anyone can register it.
Transfers of .nl need the domain to be unlocked and a valid auth code from the current registrar. The registrant email must approve the request. Typical time is Usually within a few hours.
A .nl name goes through these stages: Active for the paid term, then Expired with a grace period of about 30 days, then Redemption for about 40 days, then Pending delete, then released.
DNSSEC is supported for .nl. You can add DS records from your DNS panel once your DNS provider signs the zone.
The .nl registry publishes some registrant data. Privacy protection is not available for this extension, so use a business address and email.
04 / Transfer to DomainWalay
Move your .nl in Usually within a few hours
Unlock the domainLog in at your current registrar and turn off the transfer lock.
Get the auth codeAsk the current registrar for the auth code, also called the EPP code. It comes by email or shows in the panel.
Start the transfer hereEnter your .nl name and the auth code on DomainWalay and pay the transfer fee. Most transfers add a year to the domain.
Approve the emailThe registrant email gets an approval link. Click it to speed things up.
Done in Usually within a few hoursThe domain shows in your DomainWalay client area. Update nameservers if needed.
05 / Complete the setup
Hosting and SSL,
Hosting and SSL,
same login.
Your DomainWalay account also works on HostingWalay and SSLWalay. Add hosting and a certificate for your new .nl without a second signup.
Host it on HostingWalayNVMe hosting from Rs 299 per month, cPanel, free migration, Pakistani support.
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Secure it with SSLWalayDV, OV and EV certificates from Rs 2,687 per year. Padlock and https for your .nl.
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Real life example
A Pakistani flower or vegetable importer working with Dutch growers can use a .nl site for those partners.
06 / Compare
.nl vs the usual suspects
07 / Same family
Other extensions like .nl
Did you know
.nl was one of the first country codes ever created, in 1986, and SIDN has signed it with DNSSEC for many years.
08 / FAQ.nl questions,
.nl questions,
answered simply.
Still unsure? Message us on WhatsApp, we reply in Urdu or English.
Ask a questionWhat is .nl?
.nl is the official internet extension for Netherlands. .nl was one of the first country codes ever created, in 1986, and SIDN has signed it with DNSSEC for many years.
How much does a .nl domain cost in Pakistan?
At DomainWalay, .nl registration is Rs 4,307 per year and renewal is Rs 5,341 per year. Transfer is Rs 4,307. Prices are in PKR and include the registry fee. Bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa and cards are accepted.
Who can register .nl?
Anyone in the world can register a .nl name. No Dutch address is needed. No documents are needed.
Can I register .nl from Pakistan?
Yes. There is no country rule for .nl. Anyone in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad or any other city can register it and pay in PKR.
How do I transfer my .nl domain to DomainWalay?
Unlock the domain at your current registrar, get the auth code, and start the transfer here with that code. It usually takes Usually within a few hours.
What happens if my .nl domain expires?
Renew it as soon as possible. There is a short grace period of about 30 days at the normal price. After that, a redemption period of about 40 days applies with a higher restore fee. Then the name is deleted and anyone can register it.
Is WHOIS privacy available for .nl?
The .nl registry publishes some registrant details, so full privacy is not available. Use a business address and a role email.
Which is better for a Pakistani business, .nl or .pk?
It depends on your audience. .nl suits businesses with customers in the Netherlands. If your customers are mainly in Pakistan, pair it with .pk or .com.pk so you own both.
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