Quick answer
How do I transfer a .de domain?
TransferOffshore moves a .de with an AuthInfo code from your current provider. DENIC transfers the domain immediately once the code matches. The code is valid for 30 days and works once. We sell .de only with Domain protection, so DENIC receives our company's details. As of 19 October 2026, the .de transfer costs $36.99, billed once, paid in crypto.
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.de transfer facts
| Registry | DENIC eG |
|---|---|
| How the domain moves | AuthInfo set by the current provider, checked by DENIC |
| Year added by the transfer | Registrar-side, because DENIC bills registrars by period (registrar notes: renews 1 year) |
| Code validity | 30 days, one transfer only |
| Lock after registration | None found |
| Typical time | Immediate once the AuthInfo matches |
| WHOIS privacy | Our details, not yours |
.de price per year
| Extension | 1st year | Renewal | Transfer | WHOIS privacy | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .de With Domain protection | $36.99 | $36.99 | $36.99 | Our details, not yours | None |
With Domain protection: this extension is sold only with Domain protection, because its registry needs a name and address; the registry and WHOIS show DomaineGoat LLC, never you. The price shown includes the $29/year for it.
What happens when a .de domain changes registrar?
DENIC, the German registry, does not use a waiting window. When the new registrar sends the AuthInfo and it matches, the domain is transferred immediately. That is DENIC's own wording.
The AuthInfo is created by your current provider. It stays valid for 30 days and works for one transfer only. If the provider no longer exists or does not respond, DENIC can send an AuthInfo by registered mail to the holder, for a fee.
The term works differently from .com. DENIC bills registrars by period, so whether a year is "added" depends on the registrar. Registrar notes say a .de renews one year on transfer.
We sell .de only with Domain protection. After the move, DomaineGoat LLC is the holder of record at DENIC, and you stay the beneficial owner. The transfer and the change of holder are made in the same order.
DENIC may ask a holder outside Germany to name a German representative for legal documents, according to its terms.
What should you check before moving a .de domain?
- Ask your provider for the AuthInfo only when you are ready. The 30 days start then.
- The move is immediate, so prepare DNS before you submit. If you choose new nameservers, they apply at once.
- A code that was already used once will fail. Ask for a new one rather than reusing it.
- Order it in the transfer form like any other name: the line is set to Domain protection automatically.
What does a .de transfer cost?
$36.99 for the .de transfer, then $36.99/year to renew (all prices). That total is the .de price plus Domain protection at $29 a year. Registrar notes say a .de transfer renews one year.
Who uses .de domains?
German businesses, shops and anyone targeting German-speaking users use .de. Tip: because DENIC transfers at once, nothing waits for five days. Have the code ready and submit when your DNS is checked, not before.
.de transfer questions
How long is a .de AuthInfo valid?
30 days from when your provider sets it, and for one transfer only, according to DENIC. If it expires or was already used, ask your provider for a new one. If the provider is gone, DENIC can send an AuthInfo by registered mail, for a fee.
Why is .de sold only with Domain protection?
The .de registry needs a holder name and address. TransferOffshore asks for one verified email, so we register .de in the name of DomaineGoat LLC. DENIC and the public record show our company, never you. You stay the beneficial owner and can ask for the code to leave at any time.
Does a .de transfer add a year?
It depends on the registrar, because DENIC bills registrars per period. Registrar notes say the domain renews one year on transfer. Compare the expiry date before and after the move.
Is the .de transfer really instant?
On DENIC's side, yes: if the AuthInfo matches, the domain is transferred immediately. On our side, the request goes out once your payment is credited, and the holder change is made in the same order.
Sources for .de (3)
- Provider transfer of .de domains — DENIC eG (2026-10-19)
- .de domain terms and conditions — DENIC eG (2026-10-19)
- .de registry rules — CentralNic Reseller (2026-10-19)