.NL Domain Syntax Rules Netherlands FAQ - Why cant I register a numerical .nl domain name (e.g. 12345.nl)?
- In principle, every individual and organization is free to apply for second-level (i.e. immediately before .nl) .nl domain names. There are, however, some (minimal) technical and administrative conditions to be fulfilled. The technical conditions rule out registration of second-level numerical .nl domain names.
Up until 15 November 2000, the reasons for excluding numerical domain names (e.g. 12345.nl) were of a technical nature. Experiences in the (recent) past have demonstrated that the application of numerical domain names may lead to instability of the internet, which would involve safety risks. This is caused by the DNS user interfaces and addressing resolvers, which are as yet insufficiently capable of distinguishing between IP numbers and numerical domain names.
Another reason to exclude numerical .nl domain names from registration is the fact that they may cause confusion between telephone numbers and domain names. If it were possible to register domain names consisting of e.g. five digits, it should also be possible to register domain names containing more than five digits, which would be rather similar to 0800/0900 numbers and (inter)national telephone numbers. This could create social confusion.
Moreover, the social discussion about the (possible) future use of telephone numbers in the Domain Name System (in the form of ENUM) is connected with the current issue policy.
- What is an acceptable domain name?
- Every domain name must comply with the applicable Internet standards (RFCs) and also with the requirements set out below:
* A domain name or subdomain name may contain only letters, numbers and hyphens, and be formulated in accordance with the following rules:
- A domain name may contain only letters, numbers and the - character, as contained in the ASCII character set).
- If a - character is used, it has to be between two letters or numbers.
- The name has to contain at least two characters, and no more than sixty-three.
Source: www.domain-registry.nl/
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