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.nu Domain: Niue ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.nu is the country-code top-level domain for Niue. "Now" in Swedish, Danish and Dutch.

Overview

Popular in Sweden, Denmark and the Netherlands, where "nu" means "now", and marketed in English as a stand-in for "new".

.nu is the country code for Niue, a small island nation in the South Pacific.

Who can register

Generally open to registrants worldwide.

Before you buy a .nu 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 .nu?

.nu is the country-code top-level domain for Niue.

Who runs the .nu domain?

The .nu registry is managed by The Internet Foundation in Sweden (IIS).

Can I register a .nu domain from another country?

Generally open to registrants worldwide.

Does Google treat .nu as a country domain?

Google treats .nu as a generic ending, like .com, rather than as a signal for Niue.

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Sources checked: en.wikipedia.org. Last reviewed October 2026.

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