.eu — managed by EURid · Europe

The European domain name —
trusted across the EU

A .eu domain name positions you straight away as a European business. Strong for cross-border trade within the EU — from €6.99/year.

  • Online right after registration
  • DNSSEC and DNS management included
  • Term of 1 to 10 years
  • Privacy protection optional (+€4.99/yr)
.eu
1st-year deal
6.99
Then €17.49/year · excl. VAT
Online right after registration
DNS management and DNSSEC included
Term of 1–10 years
Transfer time: 1–3 days
EU residents, businesses and organisations in the EU/EEA
5M+
registered .eu domains
2005
Established by the EU Commission
EURid
Official EU registry
1–3 days
Transfer time to Domein Direct

The European trust signal for businesses

A .eu domain name tells visitors and customers right away that you are active within the European Union. For businesses operating in several EU countries, .eu is a strong brand — it transcends national borders without the generic character of .com.

Webshops shipping to several EU countries, European franchisees and organisations applying for EU grants often choose .eu as an additional domain alongside their country domains. It signals European professionalism and compliance.

Please note: only EU/EEA residents and companies and organisations established there may register a .eu. Since Brexit, a UK address can no longer be used for .eu registrations.

Find your .eu name
Technical specifications .eu
Registry
EURid (European Commission)
Established
2005 — set up by the European Commission
Activation
Online right away (within minutes)
Transfer time
1–3 days
Term
1 to 10 years
DNSSEC
Fully supported
IPv6
Fully supported
Who can register?
EU residents, businesses and organisations in the EU/EEA
Characters
2–63 characters, letters, digits, hyphens. Multilingual characters (IDN) supported

Online in three steps

Registration runs entirely online. Your domain name is active right after payment.

1

Check availability

Search for your preferred .eu name with the domain checker. You see right away whether the name is available and what it costs.

2

Choose term and options

Choose a term of 1 to 10 years. Optionally add privacy protection for €4.99/year to shield your WHOIS details.

3

Pay and go live

Pay via iDEAL, credit card or bank transfer. Your .eu domain name is registered within minutes and manageable from your account.

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.eu domain name — frequently asked questions

Who is allowed to register a .eu domain name?
Only EU/EEA residents, and companies or organisations established in the EU or EEA. You therefore need a valid EU/EEA address. Since Brexit, UK addresses can no longer be used.
How quickly is a .eu domain name active after registration?
Right away — within minutes of payment your .eu domain name is registered with EURid and active. A transfer takes 1–3 business days.
What is the difference between .eu and .nl?
.nl is specific to the Dutch market and ranks better on Google.nl. .eu is broader — it targets the entire European Union. Companies active in several EU countries often choose .eu to complement their national extensions.
Does .eu support multilingual domain names (IDN)?
Yes — .eu supports internationalized domain names (IDN), which means you can register domain names with accents and special characters from European languages, such as é, ü, ø or ç.
Can I register my .eu domain name privately?
Yes. With our privacy protection (€4.99/year) your contact details are not visible in the public WHOIS database, while you remain the official registrant.

Do more with your .eu domain name

A domain name is just the start. Add hosting, email or security to it.

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