.eu
The domain for the European market. For EU citizens and businesses based in the EU or EEA.
Enter a name — the extension .eu is added automatically. Or enter a complete domain with a different extension.
Bring your domain to us — including an additional year of registration, DNS management and Auto-TLS. For incl. VAT.
You get the AuthCode from your current registrar — depending on the extension it is also called AuthInfo, EPP code or authorization code.
The Domain for the European Market
.eu stands for Europe. If you serve customers in multiple EU countries or want to emphasize your European orientation, .eu offers a strong alternative to national extensions like .de, .at, or .fr.
The domain is particularly suited for businesses that serve more than just one national market. If you operate in Germany, Austria, France, and the Netherlands, .eu immediately signals: we are set up for Europe.
Only EU citizens and businesses based in the EU or EEA can register .eu domains. This restriction ensures that .eu remains authentically European.
At a Glance
- Registry
- EURid
- Introduced
- 2006
- Type
- Supranational
- Minimum length
- 1 character
- IDN (umlauts)
- Yes
- Requirement
- EU/EEA connection
Consolidate Your European Presence
Instead of registering a separate domain for each country, a central .eu domain can consolidate your European presence. This simplifies management and creates a unified address for all EU customers.
EU member states. One domain for the entire European single market.
Combine European and national presence.
- European identity
- Many names still available
- More affordable (€14.11/year)
- Authentically European
- No regional statement
- Almost everything taken
- More expensive
- No restrictions
EU/EEA Connection Required
Only individuals or businesses based in the EU or EEA can register .eu domains.
Typical Use Case
An e-commerce company ships to all EU countries. Under europa-shop.eu, it's immediately clear: Customers from all over Europe shop here. The domain signals cross-border service and European orientation.
Has managed the .eu infrastructure since 2006. Based in Belgium.
Special Characters Allowed
.eu supports European special characters like ä, ö, ü and many more.
- Global anycast DNS
- SSL certificate included
- No setup fee
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about .eu registration
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A .eu domain costs €14.11 per year. This price applies to both new registrations and transfers. There is no additional setup fee.
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Only EU citizens and businesses based in the EU or EEA (European Economic Area) can register .eu domains. The address is verified during registration.
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Registration happens in real-time. Once the domain is confirmed, you can set up DNS records and use it immediately.
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Yes, .eu supports IDN domains with European special characters like ä, ö, ü and many more. Also secure the variant without special characters.
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Request an auth code from your current provider and enter it during the order process. The transfer takes just a few hours and costs the regular annual price of €14.11.
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Since Brexit, individuals and businesses from the United Kingdom can no longer register new .eu domains. Existing domains had to be transferred to an EU holder.
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