.NRW is a
top-level domain
A top-level domain (TLD) is one of the domain name, domains at the highest level in the hierarchical Domain Name System of the Internet after the root domain. The top-level domain names are installed in the DNS root zone, root zone of the nam ...
(TLD) that represents the German state of
North Rhine-Westphalia
North Rhine-Westphalia or North-Rhine/Westphalia, commonly shortened to NRW, is a States of Germany, state () in Old states of Germany, Western Germany. With more than 18 million inhabitants, it is the List of German states by population, most ...
. The official introduction took place on March 24, 2015. 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.
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.
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.
Around 19,500 .nrw domains have been registered as of 2020.
See also
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.de
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.cologne
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.koeln
.koeln and .cologne are geographic top-level domains for Cologne, Germany in the Domain Name System of the Internet
The Internet (or internet) is the Global network, global system of interconnected computer networks that uses the Int ...
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North Rhine-Westphalia
Internet in Germany