On Tueasday 15 April, we are upgrading the technical infrastructure of the .nl domain. As a result, the Whois, the DRS and certain other services will be temporarily unavailable. Full details are given below. When? Start: Tuesday 15 April 2025, 04.00 (CEST) End: Tuesday 15 April 2025, 07.00 (CEST)
Availability of services during the maintenance window Not available: - DRS web interface - DRS EPP-interface - Zonefile update - Whois/Registrar Whois (web interface) - Whois/Registrar Whois (command-line interface) - RDAP - Whois on sidn.nl - Registrar Scorecard - Registrar Test Environment (04.00 - 07.15)
Impact During the maintenance window, it will NOT be possible to submit applications or requests to the DRS via the EPP interface or the web interface. In addition, the Whois will be unavailable during the maintenance window. This window is for maintenance to our technical infrastructure. No functional changes will be made.
Background During this maintenance window, we will be upgrading software to the recommended patch levels. The activities are necessary in order to maintain the required levels of network infrastructure stability and security, and to retain our eligibility for support services from our suppliers. The nature of the maintenance activities is such that it is not possible to carry out the maintenance without service interruption.
Posted Mar 27, 2025 - 12:45 UTC
This scheduled maintenance affects: Domain Services (Other ccTLDs).