.cy is the national domain extension for Cyprus, and its registry is managed by the University of Cyprus. Cyprus is a member of the European Union and a popular destination for setting up businesses and for tourism.

A .cy domain name demonstrates a local presence to Cypriot customers and authorities. It is useful for businesses, accommodation providers, estate agents and service providers registered on the island.

.cy domain prices

Extension	Registration	Transfer	Renewal
.cy	€36.00	Free	€36.00

Prices are quoted for one year and do not include VAT. The free transfer does not include a renewal; the fee for the paid transfer usually includes a one-year renewal.

How long will it take to be ready?

New domain registration

Registrations for .cy domains are processed by the registry manually; therefore, registration typically takes up to 10 days following the order.

Domain transfer

To transfer a .cy domain, you will need to request a change to the domain’s contact details from your current registrar – or, if you manage the domain yourself, directly from the registry. We will send you the necessary details during the order processing stage.

How many characters can it be?

The domain name extension in .cy must be at least 3 and no more than 63 characters long.

Special characters

With the .cy domain extension, special (accented) characters cannot be used in the domain name.

Restrictions

Anyone may apply for a .cy domain name; however, the registry assesses each application on a case-by-case basis and may request additional documentation. To register, individuals must provide their identity document number and date of birth, whilst organisations must provide their company registration number. The resale of .cy domain names is prohibited.

Whois privacy

The WHOIS privacy service is not available for this extension. The registry’s rules determine which of the owner’s details are displayed in the public WHOIS database.