.kaufen domain — the German extension for buying
.kaufen (buy in German) is the extension for online stores, price comparison sites and e-commerce platforms targeting the German-speaking market.
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About the .KAUFEN domain
What is the .KAUFEN domain?
Uses of .KAUFEN
Who is the .KAUFEN domain for?
These are the most common situations where .KAUFEN is the ideal extension.
Online stores targeting the German market
E-commerce of any sector selling specifically to consumers in Germany, Austria or Switzerland.
Price comparison sites in German
Price and product comparison platforms targeting the German-speaking user.
Property buying platforms
Real estate buying-and-selling portals focused on the action of buying a home.
Vehicle marketplaces
Car and vehicle buying-and-selling platforms targeting the German market.
Luxury and premium product stores
Online stores of premium products wanting a direct domain in German.
E-commerce marketing campaigns
Campaign microsites focused on the action of buying for specific promotions.
Real examples
Well-known websites with .KAUFEN domain
.KAUFEN vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .KAUFEN with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .kaufen This page | E-commerce in the German market | No restrictions | $31.99/year |
| .shop | Stores in English | None | Contact us |
| .de | Germany (ccTLD) | Local restrictions | Contact us |
| .com | Any project | None | $14.99/year |
Registration process
How to register your .KAUFEN domain at miHosting
Check availability
Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.
Complete registration
Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.
Your domain is live
Within minutes your .KAUFEN domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .KAUFEN domain
Does .kaufen have fixed registration and renewal pricing?
Yes. .kaufen maintains the same price of $31.99/year for both initial registration and renewals.
Are auto.kaufen or haus.kaufen good domains?
Yes. auto.kaufen ('buy car') is direct for vehicle marketplaces. haus.kaufen ('buy house') for real estate portals. günstig.kaufen ('buy cheap') for price-focused platforms.
Why is .kaufen effective for German-language e-commerce?
'Kaufen' is one of the most searched transactional verbs on the internet among German users — having it directly in the domain communicates purchase intent before the user even opens the page.
Do I need to operate in Germany to register .kaufen?
No. .kaufen has no registration restrictions — any company can register it, although its natural purpose is to target the German-speaking market.
Does .kaufen rank well in Google for German-language buying searches?
Google treats .kaufen like any gTLD. For e-commerce SEO in the German market, German-language content, product listings and local relevance are the determining factors.
Can I transfer my .kaufen domain to miHosting?
Yes. The transfer has no additional cost. You need the authorisation code (Auth Code) from your current registrar. The process takes 5 to 7 business days.
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