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European Union
The .eu TLD is the country code top-level domain for the European Union. It was created to represent the EU in global digital spaces and provide a unified online identity for individuals and organizations connected to the European region. Originally intended for entities within EU member states, its eligibility was expanded in 2022 to include citizens of Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway, as well as residents of these regions.
Registrations are restricted to individuals and organizations based in the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, or Norway. This includes EU citizens regardless of residence, non-EU citizens residing in an EU member state or one of the three EEA countries, and legal entities established in these regions. Registration must not be speculative, abusive, or in bad faith.
The .eu extension is a country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by EURid vzw. .eu was introduced in 2005. Registration prices start from USD 5.07 - 9.09.
Price range based on 3 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .eu domain registration and renewal prices across 3 registrars. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| dynadot Cheapest | $5.07 | $6.47 | $6.47 |
| porkbun | $5.46 | $5.48 | $5.46 |
| resellerclub | $9.09 | $12.19 | $9.09 |
Prices checked April 7, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
The .eu domain was approved by ISO in 1999 as the official code for the European Union. Regulatory approval followed in 2002 under Regulation (EC) No 733/2002. EURid, a non-profit consortium of DNS Belgium, Istituto di Informatica e Telematica, and Stiftelsen för Internetinfrastruktur, was designated as the registry operator in 2003. The domain went live on April 28, 2005, after a Sunrise Period that registered over 245,000 names and a Landrush that brought about 3 million registrations by June 2006. Despite early issues with cybersquatting and abuse, .eu has grown steadily and now supports IDNs in non-ASCII characters such as .ευ (Greek) and .ею (Cyrillic). DNSSEC was deployed in June 2010 to enhance security.
The .eu TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .eu TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
Registrants must be: 1) citizens of the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, or Norway; 2) residents of one of those regions; 3) legal entities established within one of those regions. All registrations must comply with EURid's Terms and Conditions, prohibiting abusive, speculative, or infringing use.
The .eu TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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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.