.berlin is Berlin’s own domain extension. In 2014, it became the first city-specific domain extension to be made available to the general public; the registry is managed by dotBERLIN GmbH.

It gives Berlin-based businesses, restaurants, hotels, start-ups, galleries and events a clear local connection. A domain name ending in the city’s name immediately tells visitors where you’re based, and it’s easier to find a short, descriptive name under this extension than under the .de extension.

.berlin domain prices

Extension	Registration	Transfer	Renewal
.berlin	€52.20	€50.70	€52.20

Prices are quoted for one year and do not include VAT. The free transfer does not include a renewal; the fee for the paid transfer usually includes a one-year renewal.

How long will it take to be ready?

New domain registration

The registration of .berlin domains is an automated process, so registration is virtually instantaneous; you can start using your new domain name within a few minutes of placing your order.

Domain transfer

To transfer your existing .berlin domain name to us, you will need to disable transfer protection with your current registrar and obtain the authorisation (Auth) code for the domain. The transfer process may take up to 5 days.

How many characters can it be?

The domain name extension in .berlin must be at least 1 character long and no more than 63 characters long.

Special characters

The .berlin domain extension supports the following special characters:

ä ö ü

Restrictions

Anyone can register a .berlin domain name; names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. However, the registry may require the owner to provide a genuine (not a PO box) address in Germany.

Whois privacy

The Whois privacy service is available to both individuals and companies, and hides some of the owner’s details in the public Whois database.