1) What is .eu?
.EU is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the European Union and is only available to those businesses and individuals located in the EU.
2) Who can register for a .eu domain name and what are the special registration requirements/restrictions for .eu domain name?
Special requirements/restrictions for a .eu domain name are as below:-
- In order to register a .eu domain name, registrants must meet one of the following criteria:
- Undertakings having their registered office, central administration or
principal place of business within the European Community;
- Organizations established within the European Community without
prejudice to the application of national law;
- Natural person’s resident within the European Community.
- Address and country must be within the European Union (EU).
Please refer to Domain Name for the common registration requirements.
3) I have an EU community trademark but my company is based outside of the EU. Can I register a .eu domain name?
No, only the categories of companies, organizations and individuals stated in the Question 2 will be able to register a .eu domain.
4) Are there any reserved or blocked .eu domain names?
The .eu Registry has reserved or blocked certain names. These include:-
- Reserved names:
- Names which are reserved for registration only by the government of a Member State;
[Member States, countries due to join the European Union in the future, and member countries of the European Economist Area (that are not Member States) were allowed to reserve their official name and the name under which they are commonly known in the one or more of the official languages of the EU.]
- Names which are reserved for use by the Community institutions;
- Names reserved for the use of the .eu Registry (Reserved for the operational functions of the registry: eurid.eu, registry.eu, nic.eu, dns.eu internic.eu, whois.eu, das.eu, coc.eu, eurethix.eu, eurethics.eu, euthics.eu).
- Blocked names:
- Geographical and/or geopolitical concepts;
[Member States have been allowed to submit a list of broadly recognized names with regards to geographical and/or geopolitical concepts which affect their political or territorial organization that may either not be registered, or be registered only under a second level domain according to the public policy rules.]
- Two-letter codes representing countries.
5) What is the length for .eu domain name?
Minimum of 2 / maximum of 63 characters allowed.
6) What is the term of registration?
The term of registration is 1 year.
7) How do I perform a .eu domain registration?
Partners may register the domain name through QuickStart Wizard function. Partner may refer to “Domain Registration” FAQ for more information.
8) Can I delete a domain after registered?
Yes, partners are allowed to delete a .eu domain name after registered, however, there is No refund.
9) What is the term of renewal?
The term of renewal is 1 year.
10) What is the renewal grace period for .eu domain name and how do I perform a domain renewal?
There is no renewal grace period for .eu domain name, partners may renew the domain name through QuickStart Wizard function. Partner may refer to “Domain Renewal” FAQ for more information.
11) Any Redemption Grace Period (RGP) for .eu domain name?
Yes, Redemption Grace Period for .eu domain name is a period of 40 days. Partner may refer to “Domain Restoration” FAQ for more information.
12) How long does it takes for a domain to release to public registration after expired and not renew?
After a .eu domain was expired, it will go through below life cycle:-
No renewal grace period -- > No Redemption grace period --> 40 days pending delete (quarantine period)
If partners did not renew or restore the domain name, it will be release for public re-registration approximately 40 days from the domain expiration date. Please note that domain re-registration is on first-come, first-served basis.
13) Can I initiate a registrar transfer for .eu domain name and how do I initiate the transfer?
No, due to registrar transfer function for .eu has yet launch. We will notify partners once this function is ready. Partner may refer to “Registrar Transfer” FAQ for more information.
14) Can I initiate a reseller transfer for .eu domain name and how do I initiate the transfer?
Yes, partners are allowed to initiate reseller transfer for .eu domain name. Please note that domain will be extended for 1 year after completion. Partner may refer to “Reseller Transfer” FAQ for more information.
15) How do I manage my .eu domain name for example, name protection, retrieve authorization information and etc.?
Partners may manage domain name through User Management function. Partner may refer to “Domain Management” FAQ for more information.
16) Can I change registrant name for .eu domain name?
Yes, partners are allow to change registrant name for .eu domain name, please note that the remaining registration year(s) will be lost after completion.
For further details, please refer to Domain Management.
17) Does WebNIC provide Internationalized Domain name (IDN) for .eu?
No, WebNIC does not provide IDN.eu domain name at this moment.
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