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eu.org free tier

A volunteer-run registry handing out free yourname.eu.org names since 1996.

Checked against eu.org's official pages on 1 Nov 2026. Free tiers change, so confirm before you commit.

What eu.org's free plan gives you

A yourname.eu.org (or country sub-zone) domain at no cost, with no renewal fee.

eu.org free plan limits
LimitFree plan
CostFree
ApprovalManual review, can be slow
NameserversYou bring your own DNS
Aimed atIndividuals and non-profits

The catch

Requests are checked by hand, so approval can take a long time, and small commercial sites are discouraged.

Pros and cons

Good

  • Running since 1996
  • No renewal bills
  • Real delegated domain (use any DNS)

Watch out

  • Slow manual approval
  • You must run or rent DNS
  • Commercial use discouraged

How to start on eu.org

  1. 1

    Set up DNS for the name (e.g. a free DNS host)

  2. 2

    Sign up at nic.eu.org/arf

  3. 3

    Submit the domain request

  4. 4

    Wait for the approval email

eu.org compared

eu.org: questions

Is eu.org free?

A yourname.eu.org (or country sub-zone) domain at no cost, with no renewal fee. Free plan ends: Never (no renewal fee).

Does eu.org need a credit card?

No, you can sign up for eu.org's free plan without a card.

What is the catch with eu.org's free plan?

Requests are checked by hand, so approval can take a long time, and small commercial sites are discouraged.

What are the best free alternatives to eu.org?

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