.CY Domain
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Cyprus.
Registry & Technical Information
Registry Information
Technical Details
Launch Dates & Availability
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Registration Requirements:
Registrants must have a local presence in Cyprus or demonstrate a connection to the country.
Restricted but publicly available via registrars like Netim
Additional Information
Country Code Top-Level Domain, representing Cyprus in the DNS system.
The .cy domain is managed by the University of Cyprus, which is unusual as most ccTLDs are managed by government entities or private companies.
Frequently Asked Questions
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Cyprus. The .CY TLD is managed by University of Cyprus and was introduced in 1994.
Registration for .CY domains has the following restrictions: Registrants must have a local presence in Cyprus or demonstrate a connection to the country.
The average pricing for a .CY domain is €30. Prices may vary between registrars and can differ based on registration period and additional services.
WHOIS information for .CY domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.ripe.net. You can also use the RDAP service at null for more structured data access.
Popular registrars that support .CY domains include: Papaki, TopHost, CyDomains. Check the supported registrars section for complete information and links.
As a country code TLD, .CY provides geographic identity and can improve local SEO rankings. It's ideal for businesses and individuals targeting a specific geographic market.