When should you choose a .EU domain?
The .EU domain is especially relevant when the European dimension is a key part of the project.
Businesses and brands operating in Europe
Ideal for companies active in multiple European Union countries, pan-European brands, or organizations seeking a neutral and unifying identity.
Institutions, associations, and European projects
Widely used by organizations, associations, collaborative projects, and initiatives funded or supported at the European level, .EU conveys credibility and legitimacy.
Multilingual websites and international audiences
.EU is perfectly suited for websites offering content in multiple languages and targeting a diverse European audience, without being tied to a single country.
The information below outlines the main technical characteristics of the .EU domain, based on registry rules and international DNS standards.
Technical characteristics of the .EU domain
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| TLD name | .EU |
| TLD type | Regional top-level domain (rTLD) |
| Registry | EURid vzw |
| Registration period | 1 to 10 years |
| Grace period | 1 day |
| Redemption period | 40 days |
| Allowed name servers | 1 to 9 |
| IDN support | Yes (Latin, Greek, and Cyrillic alphabets) |
| Domain transfer | Authorization code required; 5-day transfer period |
| Root server updates | Real-time |
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