.eg ccTLD
Egypt
The .eg TLD is the country-code domain for Egypt, managed by the Egyptian Universities Network (EUN) under the Supreme Council of Universities. It serves government, educational, commercial, and institutional entities in Egypt with structured second-level domains to ensure proper classification and use.
Registrations are restricted to entities with a legal presence in Egypt or internationally recognized trademarks registered in Egypt. Government agencies, universities, companies, and individuals must submit official documentation such as commercial registry certificates, tax cards, or trademark registrations.
.eg Domain Overview
The .eg extension is a country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Egyptian Universities Network (EUN), Supreme Council of Universities. .eg was introduced in 1990.
Registration Info
Registration pricing for .eg is not publicly listed. Contact an ICANN-accredited registrar for availability and pricing.
Security Features
- DNSSEC
What Is the History of .eg?
The .eg domain was delegated to the Egyptian Universities Network (EUN) on November 30, 1990. It was established to provide an official digital identity for Egyptian institutions, especially educational and government bodies. Over time, it expanded to include commercial and organizational second-level domains under strict regulatory guidelines.
Did you know?
The .eg TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
What Is .eg Used For?
The .eg TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
Government websites (gov.eg)
University and research institution pages (edu.eg)
Egyptian business domains (com.eg, net.eg)
Educational centers and academies (ac.eg)
Individual personal sites (name.eg)
Sports organizations (sport.eg)
Non-profits and associations (org.eg)
TV channels and media (tv.eg)
Scientific institutions (sci.eg)
Popular Websites
How Do I Register a .eg Domain?
Eligibility
Requires official documentation: for government entities—stamped letter with the seal of the eagle; for universities—establishment decision from the Supreme Council; for businesses—commercial registry or tax card; for foreign entities—trademark registration in Egypt and local representative.
Open Registration
The .eg TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
Registration Process
- Choose an accredited domain registrar that offers .eg domains
- Check domain availability using the registrar's search tool
- Complete the registration process and provide required information
- Pay the registration fee (typically )
- Manage your domain settings through your registrar's control panel
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Zone File Analysis
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DNSSEC Adoption Tracking
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Registrar Price Monitoring
Registration, renewal, and transfer prices are checked hourly across multiple accredited registrars and compared automatically.
Provider Market Share
DNS provider distribution is calculated from nameserver records, showing which hosting providers serve the most domains in each TLD.
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Disclaimer: The information on this page is sourced from IANA, ICANN, and respective registry operator publications, then structured and formatted with the assistance of AI. While accuracy is a priority, details such as pricing, registration requirements, and policies may change. Always verify with the official registry or an accredited registrar before making registration decisions.