Register and Manage Your .eu Domain: Policy Guide

Register and Manage Your .eu Domain: Policy Guide

By Michael Turner

February 19, 2025 at 08:36 PM

The .eu domain extension is available for EU citizens and businesses operating within the European Union. Here's what you need to know about registering and managing .eu domains.

Registration Requirements:

  • Must be an EU citizen or business
  • Must provide a valid EU address
  • Organization name is required (cannot use "None")
  • Must select an EU country during registration

Key Features:

  • No domain locking available
  • No grace period after expiration
  • No 5-day cancellation grace period
  • No refunds after registration

Expiration Process:

  • Domains expire immediately with no grace period
  • Expired domains are held by Tucows (registrar) for 40 days
  • Renewal only possible through direct contact with Tucows during the 40-day period

Important Considerations:

  • Verify domain spelling before registration as no refunds are available
  • Organization field must contain a valid business name
  • Address must be within an EU member state
  • Domain intended for EU-based activities

Registration Process:

  1. Select a valid .eu domain name
  2. Provide EU address and contact details
  3. Enter organization name
  4. Choose EU country from dropdown menu
  5. Complete registration process

These domains offer a professional presence for European businesses and individuals, clearly indicating EU-based operations to visitors and customers.

For pricing information, use the domain search function or check your domain dashboard.

Note: These policies apply to registration and transfer only. Connected domains from third-party providers may have different requirements.

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