.nrw (domain)

For the .nrw file type, see Raw image format.
.nrw
Introduced2014
RegistryMINDS + MACHINES GmbH
Intended use North Rhine-Westphalia residents, institutions, and businesses
DocumentsRegistration policies
Dispute policiesUDRP
DNSSECYes
Registry websitedomains.nrw

.NRW is a top-level domain (TLD) that represents the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. The official introduction took place on March 24, 2015.[1] and is currently managed by dotNRW GmbH. This TLD offers a unique online presence for the state and its residents. Although anyone can register for the domain, it is primarily intended for businesses and organizations based in North Rhine-Westphalia.[2]

About

The .NRW domain is becoming increasingly popular, and it is now commonly used for marketing campaigns, events, and other initiatives. The dotNRW GmbH manages the domain and provides a range of services and support to its users. The company has been instrumental in promoting the use of the .NRW TLD and in ensuring that it remains a secure and reliable online platform. It has been free for citizens and companies to use since March 2015.[3]

One of the strengths of the .NRW domain is the strong community of registrants that support it. This community is made up of businesses, organizations, and individuals who work together to promote the state's culture, economy, and identity. The .NRW domain has become an important part of the state's online presence, and it is expected to continue to grow in popularity in the years to come.

Usage

The government website open.nrw was the first website to use the new extension.[2] Around 19,500 .nrw domains have been registered as of 2020.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Neue Adress-Endung im Internet". Das Landesportal Wir in NRW (in German). 2015-03-23. Retrieved 2020-07-23.
  2. ^ a b "Top-Level-Domain .nrw wird für Bürger und Unternehmen verfügbar" (in German). 21 March 2015. Retrieved 2020-07-09.
  3. ^ "Plenarprotokoll 15/47" (PDF; 200 kB). Landtag NRW (in German). 2011-11-17. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
  4. ^ ".nrw Top-Level Domain Breakdown". nTLDStats (in German). Retrieved 2020-07-23.