Domain .cy - national domain: Cyprus

Registration time: Up to 7 working days

How to register a .cy internet domain?

Registration fee

$59,49 / year

The registered domain name cannot constitute any third party's trademark. Company registration document or ID/passport scan required for registration.
Renewal fee

$88,99 / year
Trade fee

$148,49
Transfer fee

$148,49

renewal included

The Cyprian registry does not allow for a domain transfer. The only option is to delete the domain name and re-register for 2 years. It involves the possibility of losing the domain name at the risk of the subscriber. Transferring a domain sets the validity of the domain just like for new domain registration.
Minimum registration and renewal period

2 years
Registration time

Up to 7 working days
Restrictions

No

VAT may apply for EU individual customers

.cy domain information

.cy domain (Cyprus) registration is available for registrants from any country.

.cy domain name cannot contain words that are offensive or forbidden by Cyprus law, nor can it be a generic name or a name that identifies an industry, group, or sector of the economy. They also cannot contain a name covered by a registered trademark for another entity.

To complete the registration, it is required to submit to the registry either a company registration document or a scanned copy of an ID card/passport in the case of an individual.

There is also a .com.cy domain name available for registration.

Why should I buy a .cy domain name?

If you want to create an online presence that's unique and memorable, then buying a .cy domain name is the perfect solution. This Cypriot domain name is not only distinctive but it is also associated with the country of Cyprus. By owning a .cy domain name, you will show that you are part of the vibrant and growing Cypriot community. Additionally, it will make it easy for anyone from Cyprus or with an interest in the country to find your website.

Furthermore, owning a .cy domain name will give you a competitive edge in search engine rankings. As search engines strive to provide the best results for their users, they consider the country associated with the domain name when ranking websites. Therefore, having a .cy domain name may give you a slight boost in the rankings.

On top of that, the .cy domain name is considered to be more secure than other domain names. The registry takes extra measures to ensure that all .cy domain names are secure and protected from cybercriminals. This means that anyone visiting your website can be sure that the connection is secure and their data is protected.

Overall, buying a .cy domain name is a perfect choice if you're looking to create a memorable and unique online presence. Not only will you be part of the vibrant Cypriot community, but you will also get the added benefit of increased security and better search engine rankings.

Information about the .cy domain registry

.cy - country code top-level domain name (ccTLD): Cyprus

The available domain TLDs: .cy

Registry: University of Cyprus

Website: https://www.nic.cy/portal/