.cologne Domain

.cologne registration with instant activation, free DNS and support that actually helps.

.cologne
Transfer with Auth-Code, nameserver changes, DNSSEC where supported and full control from your panel.
Register .cologne Domain €25.25/1 year
Renew .cologne Domain €26.25/1 year
Transfer .cologne Domain €32.75
Cologne Identity

Cologne Identity

Local SEO & Market

Local SEO & Market

Innovation & Startups

Innovation & Startups

Security & support

Security & support

.COLOGNE is a GeoTLD for the city of Cologne (Köln). Ideal for businesses, tourism, culture, events, universities and communities linked to Cologne — or for brands that want to leverage its strong local identity. With registration or transfer through Domain Market you get instant activation, stable DNS and technical support.

.COLOGNE domain features

TLD meaning: GeoTLD (city of Cologne)
Length: 1 - 63 characters
Registration time: Real time
Transfer time: 5 – 7 days (EPP/Auth-Code)
Registrar transfer: Yes, with Auth-Code (unlock required)
Change of registrant (Trade): Yes
Premium Domains: Yes (selected names)
IDN support: Yes (German characters/umlauts)
WHOIS privacy: Yes (via registrar)
DNSSEC: Yes (DS)
Registration period: 1–10 years
Renewal period: 1–10 years
Lifecycle after expiry: Grace ~0–45 days, Redemption ~30 days, Pending Delete ~5 days
Renewal by transfer: Typically adds +1 year
Local contact: Not required
Data protection: Yes, in line with GDPR
Registry connection: .COLOGNE Registry (GeoTLD, dotKoeln GmbH)
Allowed nameservers: 0 – 13

Terms/policies: ICANN Domain Name Policies, Transfer Policy, Expired Domain Deletion Policy.

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Frequently asked questions about .cologne

What is .cologne?

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.cologne is a top-level domain (TLD) you can use to give your brand a clearer, more relevant online identity. It works with websites, email and redirects like any modern TLD.

Who can register a .cologne domain?

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In most cases, registration is open to everyone. If the registry sets specific rules, they apply to all registrars and we follow them during the registration process.

How much does registration/renewal/transfer cost?

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Prices are shown separately in the table on this page. If a name is designated Premium by the registry, it may have different pricing than standard.

Can I renew after expiry?

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Yes, there is usually a grace period for renewal. The length and any recovery fees are set by the registry, so the safest approach is to renew on time.

Can I transfer .cologne to DomainMarket?

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Yes. You will typically need the Auth/EPP code from your current registrar. The transfer usually completes within a few days, depending on the registry.

Does it support DNSSEC and WHOIS privacy?

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DNSSEC (DS records) can be enabled where supported by the TLD/registry. Contact/WHOIS privacy also depends on registry rules and service availability.

Can I use it with email and hosting?

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Yes. We provide free DNS management and you can point the domain to Email Hosting or Web Hosting at DomainMarket or any provider via nameservers or DNS records.

Where can I see the registry policies?

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You can find the policies via the official links (Registry/IANA) in the features section of this page.

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