.DK represents the official domain extension or the internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD) of Denmark. This ccTLD was introduced in 1987 and was intended for entities with connection to Denmark. DK Hostmaster is the authorized body for carrying out the registry of .DK domains. On the other hand, applications and management can be performed by an accredited registrar like Marcaria.com.
DK also stands for: Donkey Kong (computer game), don’t know (online chat), dungeon keeper, Dankort (credit card company), Donna Karan (fashion brand name), deck, Democratic Kampuchea (Cambodia), and design kit.
Terms and conditions
By registering a .DK domain name, you accept the conditions of the extension:
Special terms and conditions - .DK domain names
Entities connected with Denmark
whois.dk-hostmaster.dk
1987-07-14
$29.00 Annually
1,348,042
No
Domains Count | 0 |
Domains with backlinks | 0 |
Majestic TF > 5 | 0 |
Moz DA > 5 | 0 |
Ahrefs DR > 5 | 0 |
Domains Count | 6092 |
Domains with backlinks | 5970 |
Majestic TF > 5 | 505 |
Moz DA > 5 | 102 |
Ahrefs DR > 5 | 18 |
Domain Name | Majestic TF | Majestic CF | Moz DA | Moz PA | Ahrefs DR | Ahrefs UR | SZ Score | Age | Google Index |
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problogger.dk | 8 | 7 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
call4u.dk | 8 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
ostedhestespaogwellness.dk | 7 | 9 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
clss2024.dk | 5 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
concilio.dk | 2 | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
getabsurd.dk | 0 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
wernerjansen.dk | 0 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
seapex.dk | 0 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
mm-electric.dk | 0 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
ayasofia.dk | 0 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
citatfar.dk | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
cj-ejendomsservice.dk | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
miegregersen.dk | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
skincaretips.dk | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
it-psykoterapeuten.dk | 0 | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
roenholtkeramik.dk | 0 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
lindgaard-media.dk | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
hansgrau.dk | 0 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
phoenixtrading.dk | 0 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
dekoline.dk | 0 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Registrar name | Registered domains | Share, % |
---|---|---|
One.com A/S | 877 | 0.06% |
EuroDNS S.A. | 254 | 0.02% |
Realtime Register B.V. | 47 | 0.00% |
Domeneshop AS dba domainnameshop.com | 47 | 0.00% |
Ports Group AB | 40 | 0.00% |
Dynadot, LLC | 6 | 0.00% |
Name SRS AB | 6 | 0.00% |
MarkMonitor Inc. | 4 | 0.00% |
SafeBrands SAS | 3 | 0.00% |
Gransy, s.r.o. | 3 | 0.00% |
Domain | Price | Date | Venue |
---|---|---|---|
klax.dk | $5,399.00 | 2020-02-18 | Sedo |
mercuri.dk | $2,592.00 | 2019-06-19 | Sedo |
litium.dk | $3,064.00 | 2018-11-08 | Sedo |
eurobonus.dk | $1,177.00 | 2018-06-08 | Sedo |
starcasino.dk | $4,349.00 | 2018-01-26 | Sedo |
kik.dk | $7,071.00 | 2017-11-22 | Sedo |
symbiosys.dk | $4,000.00 | 2017-09-26 | Sedo |
mytheresa.dk | $4,554.00 | 2017-07-13 | Sedo |
cooler.dk | $324.00 | 2017-03-23 | Sedo |
alle-kabler.dk | $8,440.00 | 2017-01-11 | Sedo |
According to the terms and conditions that the. dk Hostmaster announced, anyone could own a .dk domain name. However, any company or organization that wishes to register should be located in Europe. They should as well submit a VAT-ID.
Regardless of their residence as a company or organization outside Europe, a registered person can register without submitting a VAT-ID.
In a nutshell, the following list of entities can register a .dk domain name.
The .dk domain is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Denmark.
.dk is also an abbreviation in Danish that means "Dansk," which translates to English as "Danish."
It is believed the country code for Denmark, .dk, was created because it's easy to remember and pronounce. The top-level domain (TLD) .dk has not been used for any other purpose than its current use.
Denmark uses .dk rather than a two-letter ccTLD because it would increase Denmark's registration cost.
It's worth noting that Denmark also uses two other TLDs; .b.dk is used exclusively by the DK Hostmaster organization, while .e.dk has been reserved for future use.
Just like any other domain name, registering a .dk domain is relatively easy to get. You need to follow the steps below.
Remember, if you get any difficulties, you can reach out to the support team of your domain registrar.
When you plan to register for a .dk domain name, it's essential to follow specific regulations.
One of the most critical requirements to keep in mind when registering for a .dk domain name is that you need to use at least 1-63 characters. As for letters, you need to use a-z characters, and the numbers should be 0-9.
You can also use hyphens but not in the first or last characters of your chosen domain name. Remember, IDNS are not supported. Furthermore, it's impossible to use special characters like # and &.
DK Hostmaster, part of The Danish Network and Information Center (DanNIC), manages all electronic communication in Denmark. DK Hostmaster verifies both owners, registrants, and technical operators of .dk domains.
It's important to note that DK Hostmaster only manages the technical flow of your Denmark-based websites. If someone is interested in using or co-operating with one of your domains, he should contact the registrant directly.
Businesses wanting to trade within Denmark or with other Danish companies can register their .dk domains, ensuring that their website appears prominently whenever people search for their product type, service, or brand name.
This gives you a significant advantage over any non-Danish company that may have similar products or services.
International businesses can also benefit from having their .dk domain name. These websites are generally ranked highly within the country and provide a significant advantage over competing global companies of similar nature.