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.cy Domain: Cyprus ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.cy is the country-code top-level domain for Cyprus.

Overview

.cy is the country-code top-level domain for Cyprus, in Asia. It is managed by the University of Cyprus.

Natural persons must be permanent residents of Cyprus and legal entities need a registered office there.

Who can register

Direct registration generally needs a real connection to the country, such as citizenship, residence, a local company, a local trademark or a local contact.

Second-level endings: Mostly under .com.cy; also .org.cy, .ltd.cy.

Before you buy a .cy name

• Check the renewal price as well as the first-year price. Our cost calculator shows what a name really costs over time.
• Make sure you meet the eligibility rules yourself, without relying on a trustee if you can avoid it.
• Search for trademarks and for the same name in .com.
• Say the name out loud: will people type it correctly?

Weighing up a specific .cy name? TLD.is gives an AI appraisal that explains a name's strengths and weaknesses.

Frequently asked questions

What country is .cy?

.cy is the country-code top-level domain for Cyprus.

Who runs the .cy domain?

The .cy registry is managed by University of Cyprus.

Can I register a .cy domain from another country?

Usually not directly. .cy generally requires a local connection, such as citizenship, residence, a local company, trademark or contact. Some registrars offer trustee services, which carry their own risks.

Does Google treat .cy as a country domain?

Yes. Google normally treats .cy as a signal that a site targets Cyprus.

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Sources checked: www.safenames.net. Last reviewed October 2026.

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