Domain .ελ - national domain: Greece

.ελ domain information

The .ελ domain extension is an internationalized country code top-level domain (IDN ccTLD) representing Greece using the Greek script (.ελ). Administered by the Network Operations Center of the University of Crete (ICS-FORTH), a .xn--qxam web address allows Greek businesses, public entities, cultural organizations, and local brands to establish a fully native, authentic online identity in the Greek alphabet.

Why should I register a .ελ domain name?

• Native script alignment: allows brands and businesses to register domain names entirely in the native Greek alphabet, enhancing local comprehension and brand recall in Greece.

• Strong regional trust in Greece: builds immediate local authenticity, consumer confidence, and trust across Greek audiences and local markets.

• High keyword availability: offers excellent availability for descriptive, high-value, and local keyword-based web addresses in native Greek script.

• Enhanced local search visibility: strengthens local search engine optimization for queries entered in native Greek script within Greece and Cyprus.

No residency requirements

Open to individuals and legal entities worldwide, provided the domain complies with Greek character set requirements.

Registration time

Ddomain orders are processed upon standard administrative verification.