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.lu Domain: Luxembourg ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.lu is the country-code top-level domain for Luxembourg.

Overview

.lu is the country-code top-level domain for Luxembourg, in Europe. It is managed by DNS-LU (RESTENA).

Open to anyone worldwide with no residency requirement, registered through registrars accredited by the DNS-LU registry run by RESTENA.

Who can register

Anyone, anywhere, can generally register through accredited registrars.

Before you buy a .lu 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 .lu?

.lu is the country-code top-level domain for Luxembourg.

Who runs the .lu domain?

The .lu registry is managed by DNS-LU (RESTENA).

Can I register a .lu domain from another country?

Generally yes. .lu is open to registrants worldwide through accredited registrars. Check the registry's current terms before you buy.

Does Google treat .lu as a country domain?

Yes. Google normally treats .lu as a signal that a site targets Luxembourg.

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Sources checked: dns.lu · en.wikipedia.org · www.easyname.com. Last reviewed October 2026.

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