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.eg Domain: Egypt ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.eg is the country-code top-level domain for Egypt.

Overview

.eg is the country-code top-level domain for Egypt, in Africa. It is managed by Egyptian Universities Network (EUN), Supreme Council of Universities.

Foreign companies need a local trademark and a representative in Egypt; government agencies need an official letter.

Who can register

Only certain kinds of registrant qualify, or applications are vetted.

Second-level endings: Mostly under .com.eg; also .gov.eg, .edu.eg, .org.eg.

Before you buy a .eg 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?

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Frequently asked questions

What country is .eg?

.eg is the country-code top-level domain for Egypt.

Who runs the .eg domain?

The .eg registry is managed by Egyptian Universities Network (EUN), Supreme Council of Universities.

Can I register a .eg domain from another country?

Only if you fall into a qualifying category. .eg is restricted, so check the registry's rules.

Does Google treat .eg as a country domain?

Yes. Google normally treats .eg as a signal that a site targets Egypt.

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Sources checked: www.icannwiki.org. Last reviewed October 2026.

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