The .EU Domain: Enabling Europe’s Digital Transformation
Launched in 2005, the .EU domain is a popular choice for businesses and individuals looking to establish a strong online presence in Europe. It’s a key component of the European Commission’s digital transformation strategy, designed to foster innovation, economic growth, and a trustworthy digital environment.
How does .EU fit into Europe’s digital future? The European Commission’s strategy focuses on:
- Creating new business opportunities
- Developing trustworthy technology
- Encouraging an open and democratic society
- Building a dynamic and sustainable economy
- Combating climate change & enabling the green transition
The .EU domain plays a vital role in achieving these goals by providing a dedicated online space for European entities and promoting a unified digital identity.
Why Choose .EU for Your Business?
1. Enhanced Branding, Visibility & Reach:
- Pan-European Presence: Reach over 500 million potential customers across Europe with a recognizable and trusted domain extension. Studies show Europeans readily associate .EU with professional and commercial activity, perceiving it as a sign of quality.
- Memorable & Versatile: The short, two-letter extension is easy to remember and allows for creative and catchy domain names.
- Complement Local Domains: Combine .EU with country-specific domains (like .DE or .FR) to maximize your local and pan-European reach.
2. Targeted Geo-Marketing:
Unlike generic extensions (.COM, .NET), .EU clearly identifies your business as European, signaling a commitment to the region and a desire for expansion.
Success Stories:
Macty (AI Startup): Chose .EU over .BE to emphasize their pan-European operations and international visibility.
Zabala (Innovation Consultancy): Leveraged .EU to connect with the European innovation ecosystem.
3. Broad Character Support & Linguistic Diversity:
- Multilingual Options: Register your domain in any of the 24 official languages of the European Union.
- Expanded Character Sets: Since 2009, you can use characters from Latin, Cyrillic, and Greek alphabets, broadening your naming possibilities.
- Cyrillic & Greek Options: .ею and .ευ domains are available, catering to specific regional audiences.
4. Increased Trust & Security:
- EU Legal Entity: A .EU domain indicates your business is legally registered within the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, or Norway, assuring customers you operate under EU regulations and standards.
- Enhanced Security: .EU utilizes DNSSEC (Domain Name System Security Extension) to protect against malicious redirection and ensure a secure online experience.
.EU By The Numbers (Q4 2025):
- Total Registrations: 3.72 million (within a ccTLD market of 370 million)
- New Registrations: ~200,000
- Renewal Rate: 84%
- Top Growth Countries: Norway (10%), Estonia (6%), Greece (~5%)
- Leading Country: Germany (~1 million registrations)
Towards a Digital Single Market
The .EU domain directly supports the European Commission’s Digital Single Market objective by fostering:
- Access to the online world for individuals and businesses.
- European values such as privacy, security, and multilingualism.
Expanding Access: As of October 13, 2022, .EU registration is open to EU & EEA residents, regardless of location!
Meet EURid – The .EU Registry
EURid is a non-profit organization that manages the .EU domain on behalf of the European Commission.
- Over 700 Accredited Registrars: Including EuroDNS.
- Multilingual Support: Available in all 24 official EU languages.
- Certified Security: ISO27001 certified since 2013.
Ready to expand your European reach?
Cloudys is a proud accredited registrar for the .EU domain. Registering a .EU domain with us includes:
- Classic DNS package
- Free Domain Forwarder
- Free Email Forwarder
