About .amsterdam domains

About .amsterdam domains

.AMSTERDAM is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) delegated in the DNS root zone. The registry operator responsible for .AMSTERDAM is listed by IANA as Gemeente Amsterdam. Anyone can typically register a .AMSTERDAM name through an accredited registrar, subject to the registry’s registration policy and ICANN consensus policies.

.amsterdam is a top-level domain in the city of Amsterdam. ICANN gave the City of Amsterdam permission to operate the domain on 24 July 2014 as a part of its new gTLD programme. The public has been able to register .amsterdam web addresses since September 2017. Usage of the TLD has been very limited and its introduction has been criticised for its lack of cost-effectiveness. In 2019, the number of domains registered under the TLD decreased by 9.1%. Registration Data Access Protocol was enabled for .amsterdam domains in July 2018.

Who can register .amsterdam domains?

Eligibility is defined by the registry operator and its registrars. Most gTLDs are open to anyone worldwide. Many ccTLDs are also open globally; some require local presence, citizenship, or trademark rights. Always confirm current policy with the registry or your registrar.

Registration restrictions

Character rules below follow common ICANN LDH conventions. Individual registries and registrars may impose extra eligibility, length, or residency rules.

Length

1 – 63 characters (label before .amsterdam)

Can use

Letters (a–z), numbers (0–9), and hyphens (not first/last or consecutive in restricted cases)

Cannot use

Special characters (e.g. & # @) in standard LDH labels

IDNs

Varies by registry — check IDN support with the registry or your registrar

Features

Operational features (privacy, parking, protection) are registrar-level, not defined by the IANA root zone record.

Registry information

Sponsor / manager

Gemeente Amsterdam

Registration services

http://www.nic.amsterdam

WHOIS server

whois.nic.amsterdam

RDAP server

https://rdap.nic.amsterdam