Published: 17.10.2026
The .cy extension is the country-code domain of Cyprus, an island in the eastern Mediterranean Sea with a long history and a well-known coastline. Greek is the main language, English is widely spoken, and Nicosia is the capital. Hotels, wine producers, archaeology projects and local firms use .cy to show a clear link to the island. Use the availability form just below this text to see whether your name in .cy is still free.
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A short history
The national code was set up in the early days of the internet. In the following years the zone was taken up by universities, companies and public bodies, and later by tourism operators, shops and professional firms. Today the ending is familiar to many local customers, and it is common on websites that serve people on the island.
Who runs it
The zone is managed by an operator that keeps the database of names and sets the rules for registration. Registrars take orders from customers and pass them to the registry. Because rules can change, the terms published at the time of your order are the ones to read, including the parts on holders, contact details and renewal.
Rules in practice
- Holder conditions: rules on who may hold a .cy name can apply, so check them before you pay.
- Contact details: the registration data must be accurate, and the registrar may verify it.
- Characters: names use letters, digits and hyphens, and each label can be up to 63 characters long.
- Renewal: keep the renewal date in view and enable auto-renewal, so that a name used for a hotel or shop does not lapse in peak season.
Who uses .cy
- Hotels, villas and holiday rentals along the coast and in the mountain villages.
- Wine producers, food makers and craft shops that present island products.
- Law firms, accountants and consultants that serve clients in Cyprus.
- Schools, language centres and sports clubs with an audience on the island.
Strengths
- The ending links the site to Cyprus at a glance, which helps local customers recognise it.
- Greek and English are both widely used, so a site can serve local people and international visitors.
- The name is short and easy to read on a sign, a menu or a rental listing.
Things to keep in mind
- The ending points to one island, so a business with customers abroad may also want a generic address.
- Visitors from other countries may not recognise the code, so write the full address clearly.
- Popular words linked to holidays and the sea are often taken, so a place name or a family name can help.
- Holder rules can change, so review them before you renew.
Tips before you register
- Compare the name in .com and in the booking and map listings you already use.
- Enter the company details exactly as they appear in the official register.
- Publish both Greek and English pages if you serve international guests.
- Set up SPF, DKIM and DMARC records before you send booking confirmations from the domain.
- Send renewal reminders to two addresses, so that no notice is missed.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be based on the island to register a .cy name? Holder rules may apply and can depend on your situation. Check the operator's current terms at the time of the order.
Can a site be written only in English? Yes. The ending does not limit the language. English is widely understood, although many local customers expect at least some Greek.
Does .cy help a site appear in search results? It is one geographic signal. Relevant local content, reliable pages and genuine links usually matter more.
