Who can buy a .lu domain name?
Anyone can register a .lu domain. You do not need to be a citizen or resident of Luxembourg.
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What are
.LU
domains?
The .lu domain extension is a country code top-level domain (ccTLD) created specifically for Luxembourg. It is a great choice for Luxembourgish website owners of all kinds, whether you are creating a personal or commercial website.
Where did the .lu domain come from?
The .lu domain extension was introduced to the Internet in 1995. Until 2006, it was not possible to register .lu domain names online, and registrations could only be done by postal mail or fax. Nowadays, lu domain names can be registered online with a large variety of accredited registrars, including Openprovider.
What is the purpose of the .lu domain name?
A .lu domain is a great choice if you want to target Luxembourgish customers with your website or highlight your national identity online. Using this domain can also help improve your local SEO results within Luxembourg.
.LU domain features:
DNS Management
DNSSEC
Whois Privacy Protection
Domain Forwarding
Domain Lock
IDN
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FAQ about .lu domains
For how many years can you register a .lu domain?
You can only register a .lu domain name for an initial period of 1 year. After this year has passed, you will have to renew the domain on a yearly basis.
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 .lu?
.lu domain names should be between 1-63 characters in length. They may contain letters (a-z), numbers (0-9) and hyphens. Internationalized domain names are supported for Luxembourgish, French and German.
What is the renewal policy of .lu?
Your .lu 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 will have 28 days to restore your domain at an additional fee before it is deleted.