Who can buy a .eu domain name?
In order to register a .eu domain, you need to be a citizen or a resident of a EU or EEA country. Openprovider offers local presence services for domain registrants who do not meet this requirement.
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What are
.EU
domains?
The .eu domain is the domain extension for the European Union. Anyone residing in the European Union, as well as in Iceland, Liechtenstein or Norway can register this domain.
Where did the .eu domain come from?
The .eu domain extension was launched in 2006, with registrations starting on 7 April of that year. The European Union is a primary user of the .eu domain.
What is the purpose of the .eu domain name?
.eu is a recommended choice if you have a business that targets consumers all over the European continent. Many individuals, companies and organization also use a .eu domain to highlight their European identity online.
.EU domain features:
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FAQ about .eu domains
For how many years can you register a .eu domain?
.eu domains can be registered for an initial period of 1-10 years. After this period has passed, you will need to renew your domain.
How can I check if the domain I want is available?
Simply use the domain search bar at the top of this page and enter the name of your choice. A new window will open, and you will immediately see if the name you want is still free. If the name of your choice is not available, our system will automatically show you some options that are still free instead.
Can I hide my contact details for my domain, so they are not shown in the Whois database?
Yes, this is possible for this extension. You can enable this option when you purchase a domain through the Openprovider control panel.
How can I renew my domain?
You can easily renew your domain through the Openprovider control panel. You will receive multiple reminders by email when your domain is due to be renewed. Another option is to turn on the auto-renew feature in the control panel, which ensures that your domain is automatically renewed as long as you have sufficient balance on your account.
What is the registration policy of .eu?
.eu domain names should be between 3-63 characters in length. They may contain letters (a-z), numbers (0-9) and hyphens. Internationalized domain names are supported for all official EU language scripts, including the Latin, Greek and Cyrillic scripts.
What is the renewal policy of .eu?
Your .eu domain will be renewed automatically if you have the auto-renew feature turned on and if you have enough balance in your account. If your domain is expired, you have 38 days to restore your domain before it is deleted.