Secure your presence in the European market with a .eu domain
A .eu domain is the obvious choice for businesses and organizations that want to showcase their European identity and reach customers throughout the European Union or Europe. No matter where your business is based, a .eu address builds strong trust in Europe and is the perfect tool for cross-border trade. Search for an available name or start a secure transfer to us in just a few minutes.
It all starts with a domain name
Through our online shop, you can easily search for the domain name you wish to register to see if it is available. The price is displayed as soon as availability has been checked, and if the domain is available, you can register it straight away in just a few minutes. If you already own a domain name that you wish to transfer to us, the process is the same: enter the domain name in the search box and select the option to transfer it. You’ll need a transfer code (also known as an auth code or EPP code) from your current provider in order to complete the transfer.
When it’s time to renew your domain name, you’ll receive a reminder by email well in advance. Please note that you’ll also need one of our hosting packages to be able to use the domain name for a WordPress or WooCommerce website. If, instead, you wish to use an external service such as Wix or Squarespace, you can purchase our add-on services: DNS hosting or email hosting. This will give you access to our control panel, but with more limited access compared to a standard hosting package.
What exactly is a domain name?
It’s easy to get lost among all the technical terms. To explain how everything fits together, think of your online business as a regular physical house:
Hosting is like a plot of land: It’s the physical space on our servers in Finland where your website and email are hosted. Without a plot of land (hosting), your house has nowhere to stand.
A domain name is like your street address: It’s the name (for example, yourcompany.fi) that people type into their browser to find their way to you. It’s the address that leads visitors to your property.
Your website is the house itself: it’s the walls, the furniture, the paintings, and the different rooms that visitors encounter when they step through the door. It’s simply everything that makes your business unique and welcoming online.
That’s why you always need both an address (domain name) and a server (hosting) for your website and email to work.
Do you need help moving your website and email?
Are you hesitating to switch providers because it seems difficult or time-consuming? You can rest assured. With annual payment (and always included in the Commerce package), we’ll migrate your current website, your databases and all your associated email accounts to our high-speed servers in Finland. The whole process takes place securely in the background without your website being down for a single second, so your customers can visit your site as normal throughout.
Transfer your domain to us
Do you already own a domain name with another provider but want to consolidate your hosting, email, and domain management in one place? It’s easy to transfer your domain to us:
1. Request a transfer code
Log in to your current domain provider and request your transfer code (also known as an auth code, EPP code, or domain key).
2. Place your order
Enter your domain name in our online store, select the option to transfer the domain, and paste your unique code at checkout.
3. Seamless Transition
The transfer begins automatically in the background as soon as the code is approved. We’ll make sure your associated services are transferred securely and without interruption.
Tips for Registering a .eu Domain Name
Choosing a .eu domain gives your business a clear and credible profile in the European market. Here are five strategic tips and guidelines that are good to know before you finalize your order:
Verify the right to the name: Before registering a .eu domain, you should verify that the name does not infringe on a protected trademark or a registered business name. The central registry has a strict and effective dispute resolution system. If you register a name in obvious bad faith that belongs to someone else, you risk losing the domain following an appeal.
EU or EEA Residency Requirements: To own a .eu domain, you or your company must meet the registry’s residency requirements. This means you must be a citizen of an EU/EEA country, reside within the EU/EEA, or have a company or organization registered in one of the member states. As long as your business is based within these regions, you are free to register.
Accurate contact information is required: When you register a .eu domain, it is very important that you provide accurate and complete contact information at checkout. The central registry conducts regular spot checks to verify that the owner actually meets the EU residency requirements. If the information is incorrect or cannot be verified, the domain may be suspended.
Keep your future email in mind: Although it’s perfectly fine to use international characters on the web, you should be cautious if your .eu domain is to be used for email (such as ). Global email systems still have difficulty handling characters like å, ä, ö, or other unique European letters in the domain name itself. A simple domain without special characters is always the safest choice for your correspondence.
No Right of Withdrawal Upon Registration: Just like with all other top-level domains, the registration of a .eu domain takes place automatically and in real time in the central registry as soon as your payment is approved. The purchase cannot be canceled, changed, or refunded after the fact. Therefore, please double-check the spelling carefully in the search box one last time before completing your order.
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
You can choose to register your .eu domain for anywhere from 1 to 10 years at a time. This makes it easy to secure your brand and your European identity for the long term. Our system keeps close track of your expiration dates and automatically sends a clear reminder via email well in advance of your registration period’s expiration, so you can renew it at your leisure.
Once your payment has been approved via Stripe, your order is automatically sent to the central registry in the background. As long as the contact information you provided is correct and meets the EU residency requirements, your .eu domain will be registered and activated in just a few minutes. You can immediately start pointing it to your website or setting up email addresses.
You or your company are 100 percent responsible for this. We act solely as your technical intermediary and registration partner (registrar). You or your company are registered as the official legal owner of the domain name in the central registry, which gives you full legal control over your European address.
It’s very simple. To transfer a .eu domain, you need to request a transfer code (Authorization Code / EPP code) from your current domain provider. When you enter that code at checkout, the domain is transferred to us entirely digitally in the background. The transfer takes place without any downtime, which means your website and email will continue to work as usual throughout the entire process.
To register a .eu domain, you must meet the central registry’s requirement of having a place of residence within the EU or the EEA. The domain is open to all companies and organizations that have their registered office, headquarters, or principal place of business in an EU country, or in the EEA countries of Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. It can also be owned by individuals, provided that you are either a citizen of one of these countries (regardless of where you live in the world) or a resident of the EU or the EEA. As long as you or your business has this European connection, you are free to register any available name of your choice.
Do you need help with your .eu domain?
It’s perfectly natural to want to discuss the details before you register a new domain or transfer your email addresses. If you’re unsure about the best way to protect your brand in Europe, or if you’d like help transferring an existing domain and associated email accounts, we’re here to help. Get in touch, and we’ll go over your needs together before you place your order.