.eu

Europe

The domain for the European market. For EU citizens and businesses based in the EU or EEA.

€11.86 / year

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.

27

EU member states. One domain for the entire European single market.

.eu Europe

+ .de Germany + .at Austria

Combine European and national presence.

.eu

European identity
Many names still available
More affordable (€11.86/year)
Authentically European

.com

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.

Registry

EURid

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.

€11.86

pro Jahr, inkl. MwSt.

DNS management included
SSL certificate included
No setup fee

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about .eu registration

How much does a .eu domain cost?

A .eu domain costs €11.86 per year. This price applies to both new registrations and transfers. There is no additional setup fee.

Who can register a .eu domain?

Only EU citizens and businesses based in the EU or EEA (European Economic Area) can register .eu domains. The address is verified during registration.

How quickly is my domain active?

Registration happens in real-time. Once the domain is confirmed, you can set up DNS records and use it immediately.

Can I use special characters in the domain?

Yes, .eu supports IDN domains with European special characters like ä, ö, ü and many more. Also secure the variant without special characters.

How do I transfer an existing .eu domain?

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 €11.86.

What happened to UK citizens after Brexit?

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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