EURid
Domain name registry for the .eu domain
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EURid is the domain name registry that operates the .eu top-level domain and its variants in other scripts – .ею (.eu in Cyrillic) as of 1 June 2016, .ευ (in Greek) – by appointment of the European Commission, with is headquarters in Diegem (Belgium).
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| Formation | 8 April 2003 |
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| Type | Internet domain registry |
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| Website | eurid |
A .eu domain name can be registered by citizens of EU Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein, or Norway regardless of residence; by natural persons residing in these countries; and by undertakings or organisations established within them, without prejudice to the application of national law.
Mission
EURid supports the European Digital Single Market by providing a safe and trustworthy online environment where multilingualism can thrive. The organisation is dedicated to helping European citizens and businesses build a strong, secure, and reliable online presence that transcends borders.
History
The European Commission designated EURid as the .eu domain name registry in May.[1][2][3] The first 1 million .eu domain names were registered during the launch on 7 April 2006.
In October 2006, EURid opened its first branch office in Stockholm (Sweden). Two further branch offices were later opened in Pisa (Italy) and Prague (Czech Republic).
EURid introduced a Cyrrilic variant of the .eu top-level domain name (.ею) on 1 June 2016 and a Greek variant (.ευ) on 14 November 2019.
Services
As the registry for the .eu top-level domain name, EURid provides citizens and businesses in the European Union and beyond with a reliable, secure and multilingual domain for their websites.
The organisation applies industry-standard security protocols and works closely with law-enforcement authorities to ensure that users and their businesses are protected. Digital sovereignty is a key goal - EURid uses EU-based software service providers and decentralised infrastructure wherever possible in order to minimise risk.
EURid has developed innovative tools to protect the .eu domain space. The Abuse Prevention Early Warning System (APEWS) helps identify potentially malicious registrations before they can cause harm. Complementing this, the organisation's comprehensive in-house data quality system EURidity prevents the registration of harmful domain names and automates their swift removal, ensuring the .eu domain remains a safe and trusted space for users. EURid's official website is available in the 24 official languages of the European Union.
Strategic Partnerships & Initiatives
As part of its mandate, EURid promotes the EU's internet governance objectives through a multi-stakeholder approach, including active participation in global and European fora and support for various activities. Strategic partnerships across the continent and beyond are key in these efforts, as well as outreach, educational and awareness-building campaigns.
EURid also upholds its commitment to EU values by funding an array of its own awareness-building initiatives aimed and training activities at promoting the .eu domain name and its role in connecting Europe's online community. EURid runs advisory bodies for registrars and its Youth Committee. [4]
Sustainability
EURid is committed to sustainability. In 2012, it became the first European top-level domain registry to obtain EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) registration. Since then, EURid has contributed to various reforestation and agricultural projects to help offset its emissions.
Domain holders outside the European Union
Residents, companies and organisations based in countries within the European Economic Area (EEA) but outside the European Union are able to use .eu domains, namely Iceland, Liechtenstein or Norway.[5]
On 1 January 2021, EURid disabled all domains belonging to UK individuals and businesses following Brexit, upon which the United Kingdom left the EEA.[6]
