.eu domain guides
Everything you need to know to choose, register and manage a .eu domain.
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Brexit and .eu domains: what happened and what it teaches us
After Brexit, UK holders lost their .eu domains. What happened, who was able to keep them and what the story teaches anyone registering a .eu today.
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.eu WHOIS after GDPR: what is public and what isn't
What a .eu domain's WHOIS shows today, why private individuals' data is not public, how to contact a holder and how to prove you own a domain.
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DNSSEC explained simply: what it is and why to turn it on for your .eu
What DNSSEC is, which attacks it protects your .eu domain from, how the chain of trust works and how to turn it on in a few clicks from the WeRegister panel.
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Expired .eu domain: what happens and how to recover it
What happens when a .eu domain isn't renewed: it stops working, goes into quarantine and then becomes free again. How to recover it in time and how to stop it happening.
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Transferring a .eu domain: a guide to the authorisation code
How to transfer a .eu domain to another registrar: what the authorisation code is, how to get it, what to check first and how to avoid downtime for your website and email.
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.eu or .com domain: which one is right for your business
The differences between .eu, .com and national extensions: who they speak to, who can register them and when it makes sense to have more than one. A practical guide to choosing the right extension.
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How to register a .eu domain: a step-by-step guide
From choosing the name to paying: how to register a .eu domain, what details you need, how long registration lasts and what to do straight afterwards to protect it.
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Who can register a .eu domain: the eligibility rules explained
EU citizens wherever they live, residents, businesses and organisations: who can register a .eu under EURid's rules, what changed for citizens living abroad and what happens if you lose eligibility.
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