.eu registration
.eu is intended for people and organisations connected to the European Union and the wider European Economic Area. Registrants may qualify through residence in an EU member state, Iceland, Norway or Liechtenstein. EU citizens may also register by providing their country of citizenship when required. Available .eu domains are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, without a special application procedure. Names must contain between 2 and 63 characters. The registry supports many accented Latin characters, making .eu suitable for names written in numerous European languages. Depending on the registrant’s legal form and circumstances, additional contact information may be requested to identify the holder and confirm eligibility. A .eu address gives businesses, organisations and individuals a clear European identity. It works well for cross-border services, regional campaigns, multilingual projects and brands that want one domain for audiences across several European countries. The related Cyrillic .ею and Greek .ευ extensions offer additional options for projects using those scripts. To transfer a .eu domain to host.yt, remove any transfer protection at the current registrar and obtain the authorisation code. Processing can take several days. Once completed, one year is added to the domain’s expiry date. A domain that has passed its renewal date and entered quarantine may still be transferable, but the operation costs more.
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Specifications
| Registration | 6.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 6.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 6.99 EUR |
| Restore | 6.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 6.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .eu extension stand for?
eu represents the European Union. It gives a website an identifiable European address rather than tying it to one member country. The extension is commonly suited to organisations, businesses and individuals operating across borders or addressing customers and communities in several European markets.
Who can register a .eu domain?
A .eu domain may be registered by eligible residents of EU member states, Iceland, Norway or Liechtenstein. EU citizens can also qualify through citizenship and may need to provide their country of citizenship. The holder’s contact details must accurately reflect the basis used for eligibility.
Are there restrictions or required documents for registering .eu?
The requested name must be available and contain between 2 and 63 characters. Additional holder information may be required to identify the registrant and verify eligibility. EU citizens registering on the basis of citizenship must provide the relevant EU country; eligible residents generally do not need that citizenship field.
Is .eu a good choice, and what projects suit it?
eu is a practical choice for projects with a European audience or identity. It suits cross-border businesses, EU-focused services, associations, institutions, multilingual websites and personal projects serving several member states. It is less geographically narrow than a national country-code domain while still signalling a European connection.
When does .eu make more sense than .com?
Choose .eu when European identity and eligibility are central to the project, especially for regional services or audiences spanning several European countries. Choose .com when the brand is primarily global and should carry no regional signal. The trade-off is clearer European positioning versus broader international neutrality.
How quickly is a .eu domain registered, and how long does it last?
eu registrations use a first-come, first-served allocation process and require no special application procedure. The domain is assigned after the registration request and eligibility information are accepted. The applicable registration term and renewal details are presented during the ordering process with host.yt.
How do I transfer a .eu domain to host.yt?
Disable transfer protection with your current registrar, request the domain’s authorisation code and submit it to host.yt. A transfer may take several days, and completion adds one year to the existing expiry date. Domains already in quarantine can still be transferred, but the associated cost is higher.