About .ruhr domains

About .ruhr domains

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

.ruhr is a geographic top-level domain for the Ruhr area in Germany in the Domain Name System of the Internet. It launched in November of 2013. The domain operates within the framework of the UDRP (Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy) and supports DNSSEC (Domain Name System Security Extensions). Specific details about its actual use, restrictions, and structure are not widely available, Though it is used around the Ruhr area

Who can register .ruhr 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 .ruhr)

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

dotSaarland GmbH

Registration services

http://dot.ruhr

WHOIS server

whois.nic.ruhr

RDAP server

https://rdap.centralnic.com/ruhr/