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Digital milestone: .de domains break the 18-million mark
DENIC Press Release

Digital milestone: .de domains break the 18-million mark

.de continues to strengthen its leading global position by surpassing the 18-million mark for registered domains.
Jul 9, 2026 2 min read
Regional distribution of .de domains in Germany – interactive domain maps and dynamic tables
DENIC Press Release

Regional distribution of .de domains in Germany – interactive domain maps and dynamic tables

.de transcends borders – from a country code to a global quality domain
Jul 1, 2026 3 min read
POLICY EXPLAINED | Why thinking a domain name and website need to be held and run by the same person is a common misconception
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POLICY EXPLAINED | Why thinking a domain name and website need to be held and run by the same person is a common misconception

There is plenty of sound and legitimate reasons why, in certain cases, domain holder and website operator are not identical persons.
Jun 19, 2026 5 min read
Our Activity Report is here!
DENIC Engagement

Our Activity Report is here!

2025 – a year of shared innovation For DENIC, 2025 was a year of key decisions. The focus was on implementing the NIS 2 Directive. The new composition of the Executive Board and Supervisory Board has further consolidated the development of our Cooperative, and Barbara Stolz, as the new Executive Board
May 15, 2026 1 min read
POLICY EXPLAINED | Better Safe than Sorry: Who Should Be the Domain Holder for an Association or a Company?
Policy

POLICY EXPLAINED | Better Safe than Sorry: Who Should Be the Domain Holder for an Association or a Company?

What is crucial for the legally compliant registration of domains for legal entities.
Jul 26, 2024 3 min read
Take Aware: The Human Factor Is Crucial For IT Security
Security Events DENIC Facts & Figures

Take Aware: The Human Factor Is Crucial For IT Security

Security Awareness is a vital component of information security. The Take Aware Conference presents interesting implementation options.
Jul 25, 2024 2 min read
DENIC Direct Services – Our Amiable and Competent Interface to the End Customer
DENIC Engagement

DENIC Direct Services – Our Amiable and Competent Interface to the End Customer

The DENIC customer support is the first point of contact for all questions around domains and thus a sort of flagship of DENIC.
Jul 25, 2024 4 min read
The EuroDIG community discusses technical interoperability
Events Internet Governance Policy

The EuroDIG community discusses technical interoperability

The Digital Markets Act (DMA), which came into force in May 2024, aims to create fair competition in digital services and is primarily focussed on new obligations for so-called "gatekeepers" - the large systemically important platforms. The European Commission has so far defined 22 services from six companies
Jul 22, 2024 2 min read
Current Happenings in the Internet Governance Context in June 2024
Internet Governance Policy DENIC

Current Happenings in the Internet Governance Context in June 2024

AI and cyber security remain dominant topics in internet governance. Read our latest update
Jul 11, 2024 4 min read
The German Internet and DE-NIC: How It All Began in Dortmund
Tech Events Engagement DENIC

The German Internet and DE-NIC: How It All Began in Dortmund

The University of Dortmund is celebrating the birth of the internet in Germany. 40 years ago, 4 pioneers lay the foundation with the EUnet.
Jul 9, 2024 3 min read
"Jugend hackt" Hackathon 2024: DENIC Sponsors the Federal Program in its Home Region as Usual
Engagement

"Jugend hackt" Hackathon 2024: DENIC Sponsors the Federal Program in its Home Region as Usual

This year's Frankfurt event of the German youth program "Jugend hackt" was hosted by the youth center "Jugendhaus Riedberg" for the third time. 39 young IT enthusiasts developed six amazing projects with the support of 19 qualified mentors under the by now well-known motto
Jun 18, 2024 3 min read

DENIC Event Calendar

RIPE NCC 93

26 - 30 October 2026, Sofia - Bulgaria

Baltic Domain Days

14 - 15 October 2026, Riga - Latvia

IETF 126

18 - 25 July 2026, Vienna - Austria
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Industry News

Germany’s .de domain faces outage

The German .de domain was affected by an outage on 5 May 2026., 11.05.2026

How Standard Setters Run the Internet

We are able to interconnect so seamlessly on the Internet in large part thanks to Internet standards., 29.07.2025

European Vulnerability Database EUVD Kicked Off

Today, enhancing your digital security is more important than ever: In mid-May, open source-based cybersecurity vulnerability database EUVD was made available to the general public by Enisa (European Union Agency for Cybersecurity). Next to vulnerability information from trustworthy sources, it also provides recommendations on dedicated remedial action., 13.05.2025
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