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    • .cy

    Country-code top-level domains

    Overview

    • .cy is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Cyprus.
    • Managed and sponsored by the University of Cyprus (registry: nic.cy).
    • Intended for entities connected with Cyprus and described as "very popular in Cyprus."
    • Registrations are available at predefined third-level labels and, since 2019, directly at the second level.

    History

    • Introduced / implemented on 26 July 1994.
    • Registry and sponsor: University of Cyprus.
    • Dispute policy: UDRP (Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy).
    • Official registry website: https://www.nic.cy/

    Usage and Audience

    Typical users and common uses:

    • Government institutions, academic and research institutes, businesses, nonprofits, press and media, professional bodies, trademark holders and other Cypriot entities.

    Common second-level labels and their intended uses:

    • ac.cy — Academic and research institutions
    • net.cy — Internet or network service providers
    • gov.cy — Governmental institutions
    • org.cy — Nonprofit organizations
    • pro.cy — Professional organizations
    • ekloges.cy — Organizations or persons related to elections
    • tm.cy — Officially registered trademarks
    • ltd.cy — Private and public limited companies
    • biz.cy — Other registered companies
    • press.cy — Press and media entities
    • com.cy — Commercial entities (registration described as unrestricted to Cypriot entities / registration by all entities)
    • mil.cy — Ministry of Defence

    Registration Rules

    • Eligibility: Anyone may file an application for a license to use a .cy domain name, irrespective of permanent residency status in the Republic of Cyprus.

    • Grounds for refusal or non-assignment include (selection from registry rules):

      • The name is already registered to a third party or is confusingly similar to an existing .cy domain (oldest application has priority when multiple applications exist).
      • The name includes obscene content or is contrary to public order, national security, ethics, or constitutes an offence under Cyprus law.
      • The name is associated with public persons or historical matters requiring specific permission from a recognized authority unless such permission is provided.
      • Names of extreme political, Nazi or racist content.
      • Names identified as official reference points for the Republic of Cyprus or other countries/international organizations (per Article 6 of the Paris Convention) or names of great symbolic significance (e.g., religious symbols/words) where permission is required.
      • Suspected cybersquatting.
      • Names that could be used for illegal purposes in areas of Cyprus not under effective government control.
      • Names that could be used to disseminate terrorist content.

    • Character rules (as stated in registry documentation):

      • Domain name must be less than 3 characters (allowed characters include Latin letters A–Z, a–z, digits 0–9 and the symbol "-").
      • The "-" symbol cannot appear at the beginning or end of the domain name.

    • Structure: Registrations are taken at third level beneath designated second-level labels, and direct second-level registrations are available (noted as of 2019).

    • Administrative details: NIC Cyprus publishes a registration agreement with terms and conditions governing assignment and use of .cy domain names.

    SEO and Brand Impact

    • The .cy ccTLD is noted as "very popular in Cyprus," indicating strong local recognition and relevance for Cypriot audiences.
    • Dispute resolution under UDRP provides a recognized mechanism for resolving trademark and domain disputes, which can support brand protection efforts.

    Operator

    University of Cyprus

    Whois

    % IANA WHOIS server
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domain:       CY

organisation: University of Cyprus
address:      1 Panepistimiou Avenue
address:      2109 Aglantzia, Nicosia
address:      Nicosia
address:      Cyprus

contact:      administrative
name:         Christos Charalambous
organisation: University of Cyprus
address:      1 Panepistimiou Avenue
address:      2109 Aglantzia, Nicosia
address:      Nicosia
address:      Cyprus
phone:        +357 2289 4445
e-mail:       christos@ucy.ac.cy

contact:      technical
name:         Savvas Constantinou
organisation: University of Cyprus
address:      1 Panepistimiou Avenue
address:      2109 Aglantzia, Nicosia
address:      Nicosia
address:      Cyprus
phone:        +357 22 892165
e-mail:       constantinou.j.savvas@ucy.ac.cy

nserver:      CY-NS.ANYCAST.PCH.NET 2001:500:14:6044:ad:0:0:1 204.61.216.44
nserver:      CYNIC4.DNS.CY 194.42.29.16
nserver:      CYNIC6.DNS.CY 194.42.29.5
nserver:      ESTIA.ICS.FORTH.GR 139.91.191.3 2001:648:2c30:0:0:0:191:3
nserver:      NS31.RCODE0.NET 194.0.25.31 2001:678:20:0:0:0:0:31
nserver:      NS4.APNIC.NET 2001:dd8:12:0:0:0:0:53 202.12.31.53
ds-rdata:     53051 13 2 23e40296dd897e15a7b78061b987f240d0415abc20382fdcdaec24c7fc8a9e0f

whois:        

status:       ACTIVE
remarks:      Registration information: http://www.nic.cy

created:      1994-07-26
changed:      2024-08-13
source:       IANA

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