One identity for all of Europe: .eu
Operated by EURid for the European Commission, .eu shows you do business across the EU, not just one country.
Why choose a .eu domain?
Discover why .eu domains are the perfect choice for your online presence. Modern, memorable, and trusted worldwide.
.eu overview
.eu is the domain of the European Union, delegated in 2005 and operated by EURid. It lets businesses and individuals present a single, pan-European identity instead of choosing one national extension.
Better Availability
More .eu 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.
.eu stats & history
.eu reached around 3.8 million registrations by the end of 2025 (EURid), making it one of the most widely used domains in Europe.
.eu domain benefits
A .eu domain communicates a cross-border, European outlook and is ideal for organisations trading in more than one EU country under one recognisable address.
Better Availability
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Brand Recognition
Stand out with a modern, memorable domain
Global Trust
Accepted and trusted worldwide
Ideas for your .eu domain
Well suited to exporters, EU-wide services, institutions and any business that wants to be seen as European rather than tied to a single country.
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
.eu Domain Policy & Rules
Learn about the registration requirements and policies for .eu domains. Make sure your domain meets all guidelines.
Registration Requirements
Domain Length
Your .eu domain must be between 2 and 63 characters long.
Allowed Characters
Registry Information
The .eu domain extension is managed by:
EURid
Additional Policies
- Length: 2-63 characters
- Numbers: Allowed
- Hyphens: Middle
- IDN: Supported
Test Your Domain
Check if your domain name follows .eu registration requirements.
Quick Rules:
- 2-63 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 .eu domains
Get answers to common questions about .eu domain registration, pricing, and management.
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