All TLDs / .eu
What is .eu?
Registry operator: EURid vzw — per the IANA root database.
Source: IANA root zone database, checked August 23, 2026.
Is .eu a real domain extension?
Yes — .eu is a real top-level domain. It's present in the official IANA DNS root zone, which is the authoritative list of every live TLD on the internet.
Who runs .eu?
.eu is operated by EURid vzw, the registry responsible for the European Union, per the IANA root database.
What is .eu used for?
.eu is the extension tied to the European Union. Many country codes are also used generically for branding when the letters spell something useful.
Can anyone register a .eu domain?
Generally yes — .eu is open through accredited registrars, though some country registries require local presence or ID. Availability of a specific name depends on whether it's already taken.
.eu and the European Union
.eu is the country-code top-level domain assigned to the European Union, administered by the registry EURid vzw.
.eu is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the European Union (EU). Launched on 7 December 2005, the domain is available for any person, company or organization based in the European Union. This was extended to the European Economic Area in 2014, after the regulation was incorporated into the EEA Agreement, and hence is also available for any person, company or organization based in Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. The TLD is administered by EURid, a consortium originally consisting of the national ccTLD registry operators of Belgium, Sweden, and Italy, joined later by the national registry operator of the Czech Republic. Trademark owners were able to submit registrations through a sunrise period, in an effort to prevent cybersquatting. Full registration started on 7 April 2006.
Source: Wikipedia — .eu (CC BY-SA)
Where to buy .eu
| Registrar | First year | Renews | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namecheap Sponsored | Live price unavailable — confirm at the registrar. | Go → | |
| Dynadot Sponsored | Live price unavailable — confirm at the registrar. | Go → | |
| Porkbun Trust pick cheapest | $5.88 | $5.88 | Go → |
| Cloudflare Trust pick at-cost | Live price unavailable — confirm at the registrar. | Go → | |
Porkbun & Cloudflare prices in USD, pulled from their daily feeds (checked 2026-08-30). Cloudflare sells at wholesale cost but requires using Cloudflare’s nameservers.
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