Your home address on the web: .lu
.lu is the official domain of Luxembourg — the clearest way to show customers you belong in the Grand Duchy.
Why choose a .lu domain?
Discover why .lu domains are the perfect choice for your online presence. Modern, memorable, and trusted worldwide.
.lu overview
.lu is the country-code domain for Luxembourg, introduced in 1992 and managed by the RESTENA Foundation. It is the natural choice for any business, organisation or individual that wants to be unmistakably Luxembourgish online.
Better Availability
More .lu domains are available compared to traditional extensions.
SEO Friendly
Google treats all TLDs equally for search ranking purposes.
Global Recognition
Trusted by brands worldwide for their digital presence.
.lu stats & history
As of May 2026 there were around 121,000 .lu domains. Most registrants are based in Luxembourg, with the rest concentrated in neighbouring France, Belgium and Germany (DNS-LU).
.lu domain benefits
A .lu domain builds instant local trust, helps you rank for Luxembourg audiences and is open to register from anywhere — no local company or residency is required.
Better Availability
Get the exact .lu domain name you want
Brand Recognition
Stand out with a modern, memorable domain
Global Trust
Accepted and trusted worldwide
Ideas for your .lu domain
Ideal for Luxembourg businesses, shops, professionals and associations, and for international companies that want a dedicated presence in the Luxembourg market.
What's included
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Registrant data protected under EU GDPR rules
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Free DNS management
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Easy-to-use domain control panel
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Domain forwarding and URL redirection
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Email forwarding
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Automatic renewal reminders
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DNSSEC support for added security
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Expert support from our team in Luxembourg
Pricing Summary
.lu Domain Policy & Rules
Learn about the registration requirements and policies for .lu domains. Make sure your domain meets all guidelines.
Registration Requirements
Domain Length
Your .lu domain must be between 1 and 63 characters long.
Allowed Characters
Registry Information
The .lu domain extension is managed by:
RESTENA Foundation (DNS-LU)
Additional Policies
- Length: 2-63 characters
- Numbers: Not allowed
- Hyphens: Middle
- IDN: Not supported
Test Your Domain
Check if your domain name follows .lu registration requirements.
Quick Rules:
- 1-63 characters long
- Numbers allowed
- Hyphens in middle only
- International characters supported
Registration Tips
- Keep it short and memorable for better brand recognition
- Avoid trademark conflicts by researching existing brands
- Consider purchasing multiple similar domains to protect your brand
Everything you need to know about .lu domains
Get answers to common questions about .lu domain registration, pricing, and management.
More Questions & Answers
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.lu Quick Facts
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