Netcup Domains: Verified TLD Pricing, DNS Management, Transfers & Troubleshooting
Netcup operates as an accredited DENIC member and registrar offering low, predictable annual domain pricing (starting at €4.20/year net / €5.04/year gross for .de domains), full DNSSEC support, a free DNS API for wildcard TLS automation, and GDPR-compliant WHOIS/RDAP privacy by default.
Netcup Domain Registration & Renewal Pricing
| TLD Extension | Category | Annual Net (0% VAT) | Annual Gross (19% VAT) | Monthly Equiv. (Net / Gross) | Setup Fee | DNSSEC | WHOIS / RDAP Privacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .de | Country Code (ccTLD) | €4.20 / yr | €5.04 / yr | €0.35 / €0.42 | €0.00 | ✓ Supported | DENIC GDPR redaction applies automatically to registrant contact data. |
| .eu | Country Code (ccTLD) | €7.92 / yr | €9.48 / yr | €0.66 / €0.79 | €0.00 | ✓ Supported | EURid hides personal data for natural persons by default under EU GDPR. |
| .at | Country Code (ccTLD) | €10.56 / yr | €12.60 / yr | €0.88 / €1.05 | €0.00 | ✓ Supported | nic.at GDPR privacy protections apply to private registrants. |
| .com | Generic (gTLD) | €13.92 / yr | €16.56 / yr | €1.16 / €1.38 | €0.00 | ✓ Supported | ICANN GDPR Thick RDAP redaction applied by default for European registrars. |
| .org | Generic (gTLD) | €15.12 / yr | €18.00 / yr | €1.26 / €1.50 | €0.00 | ✓ Supported | Public Interest Registry GDPR redaction supported. |
| .net | Generic (gTLD) | €21.24 / yr | €25.32 / yr | €1.77 / €2.11 | €0.00 | ✓ Supported | GDPR RDAP redaction enabled for personal/corporate contact fields. |
All server and hosting prices are verified directly against netcup.com (including public IPv4 + /64 IPv6 connectivity and default Europe location). We list both 0% VAT net prices (applicable to non-EU customers such as China/US and EU VAT-ID businesses) and 19% German VAT gross prices.
DNS Management & Configuration in CCP
All domains registered at Netcup are managed inside the Customer Control Panel (CCP) under Domains → DNS. You can configure A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, SRV, CAA, and TLSA records, toggle DNSSEC, or activate the CCP DNS API for automated ACME DNS-01 wildcard Let’s Encrypt certificates.
Domain Transfer Workflow (AuthInfo / EPP)
Transferring an existing .de, .com, or .eu domain to Netcup requires unlocking the domain at your old registrar and pasting the AuthInfo code during checkout. To prevent DNS downtime during a transfer, pre-create your A/AAAA and MX records in Netcup CCP before initiating the transfer.
Email DNS Configuration (MX, SPF, DKIM & DMARC)
For reliable email delivery without landing in spam folders, configure four essential DNS records in CCP: your MX record pointing to your mail host, an SPF TXT record (e.g. v=spf1 mx a ~all), a 2048-bit DKIM public key TXT record, and a _dmarc policy record, plus matching IPv4/IPv6 Reverse DNS (PTR) in SCP.
SSL/HTTPS & Common DNS Troubleshooting
Note that Netcup’s default authoritative nameservers enforce conservative zone reload intervals (typically 10–15 minutes). If you edit a record in CCP and dig @46.38.225.230 yourdomain.de still returns the old IP, wait 15 minutes for the zone serial to increment, or delegate nameservers to Cloudflare for sub-5-second global propagation.
Netcup Domains Frequently Asked Questions
Does Netcup charge hidden renewal hikes on .de or .com domains?
No. Unlike registrars that advertise €0.99 first-year teasers followed by €25+ renewals, Netcup publishes transparent permanent rates (e.g., €4.20/year net or €5.04/year incl. 19% VAT for .de, and €13.92/year net or €16.56/year incl. 19% VAT for .com).
Can I use external nameservers like Cloudflare with a Netcup domain?
Yes. Inside the Customer Control Panel (CCP) -> Domains -> DNS Settings, you can switch from Netcup’s default authoritative nameservers to up to 6 custom external nameservers (such as Cloudflare, Route53, or Hetzner DNS).
How do I transfer an existing domain to or from Netcup?
To transfer a domain to Netcup, unlock the domain at your current registrar, copy the AuthInfo / EPP transfer code, and enter it when ordering the domain on netcup.com. Conversely, if transferring away, you can generate your AuthInfo code anytime inside the Netcup CCP.
Does Netcup support DNSSEC and automated DNS API updates?
Yes. Netcup’s CCP includes a free SOAP/REST DNS API supported by Certbot, acme.sh, Caddy, and Traefik for automated Let’s Encrypt wildcard certificates, as well as DNSSEC signing for supported TLDs.
Want 3 to 12 Free .de Domains?
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