Discover .eu: Your Gateway to Europe's Digital Landscape

Every day, millions of people around the world open their internet browsers and connect with others. And the .eu domain has become an emblem of trust within the European online community. .eu is celebrating the diverse cultural heritage of its member countries while providing a secure and reliable online presence.

Who uses .eu?

.eu is the country code top-level domain for the European Union and is only available for member countries. In order to register a .eu domain, you have to 

• Represent an organisation established in one of the European Union Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Norway. Or
• Be a citizen or an individual residing in one of the European Union Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein, or Norway. 

Based on the research by the .eu registry in 2022, the biggest sectors using a .eu domain are:

• Trade
• Community Groups 
• Manufacturing  
• Entertainment
• IT  

Why .eu?

Here are some noteworthy features of .eu: 

• Reach: Instead of targeting a specific country, businesses and individuals can focus on attracting visitors and customers from all over Europe.  
• Cultural Affinity: A .eu website demonstrates a brand's connection to European culture. 
• Reputation: .eu domains have been around e for 15+ years and are used by reputable entities. 
• Security: The .eu registry has implemented several abuse prevention services and follows modern security standard. 
• Sustainability: Even companies in cyberspace can work in a sustainable manner. The .eu registry is the first European TLD registry to be registered by the EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme.

Have you heard of the .eu Web Awards?

Since 2014, the .eu Web Awards have been recognizing the best websites utilizing the .eu, .ею, or .ευ extensions, thereby increasing the visibility of European innovations. You can now nominate your website and compete for the grand prize of 5,000€.

And if you haven’t got your .eu website yet, well then this is the time. Register now.