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
Analysis of the DNS outage on 5 May 2026
During a routine DNSSEC key rollover on 5 May 2026, some non-validatable signatures were generated and distributed. As a result, validating resolvers were temporarily unable to successfully verify their DNS responses for .de domains. This led to noticeable restrictions in the accessibility of .de domains for approximately three hours. Normal
Technical issue with .de domains resolved
Invalid DNSSEC signatures affected accessibility – normal service has been restored.
DENIC reports resolved DNSSEC disruption affecting .de domains
DENIC eG is currently experiencing a disruption in its DNS service for .de domains. As a result, all DNSSEC-signed .de domains are currently affected in their reachability.
DENIC reports DNSSEC disruption affecting .de domains
DENIC eG is currently experiencing a disruption in its DNS service for .de domains. As a result, all DNSSEC-signed .de domains are currently affected in their reachability.
