Published: 17.10.2026
The .ro extension is the country-code domain of Romania, a member of the European Union with Bucharest as its capital. Romanian companies, schools, tourism businesses and local services use it to show that they operate in Romania and speak to Romanian visitors. The ending suits sites written in Romanian, and it works equally well for a company that serves the local market in another language. Use the availability form just below this text to see whether your name in .ro is still free.
Check if a .ro domain is available .ro Check
A short history
The Romanian national zone was set up in the early years of the internet, when research institutions and universities were among the first to go online. As Romanian firms began to trade on the web, the zone widened to cover shops, service providers, media and public bodies. Its use has grown steadily, and today .ro is an ordinary address for many Romanian websites. The rules are set by the registry and can change over time, so the current conditions are the ones that count when you order.
Who runs it
The .ro zone is managed by a national registry, which keeps the database of names and publishes the rules for registration. Registrars take orders from customers and send them to the registry, so the company you buy from is a registrar and not the registry itself. The registry's current conditions set out who may register a name and what information must be provided, and they are the reference point for any question about the zone.
Rules in practice
- Holder requirements: the registry may set conditions for holders, so look at them before you pay for a registration.
- Accurate data: the contact information must be correct, and it may be checked when the registry requires it.
- Name format: a name uses letters, digits and hyphens, and a single label can be up to 63 characters long.
- Romanian letters: marks such as ă, â, î, ș and ț are not always accepted in a domain, so check the registry's current position before you print a name that uses them.
Who uses .ro
- Romanian companies of every size, from family firms to national brands.
- Software and outsourcing firms that serve clients in Romania and abroad.
- Hotels, guesthouses and tour operators that welcome visitors to the mountains and the Black Sea coast.
- Schools, clubs and cultural projects with a Romanian audience.
Strengths
- The ending points clearly to Romania, which helps local customers recognise a business that is close to them.
- A country-code address can act as one clue for search engines about where a site is aimed, so a site written for Romanian readers may suit local searches.
- The zone is short and easy to read on vehicles, signs and printed materials.
Things to keep in mind
- An ending tied to Romania may limit recognition abroad, so an export business may also want a generic name.
- Many Romanian visitors read content in Romanian, so an English-only site may feel less natural to them.
- Short and common words are often taken, so a descriptive wording can help.
- Registry rules can change, so keep your holder details and renewal dates up to date.
Tips before you register
- Check the same name in .com and decide whether you need both, especially if you sell outside Romania.
- Enter company details exactly as they appear in your registration papers.
- Write Romanian pages with correct spelling and diacritics, as local readers notice mistakes quickly.
- Host the site close to your visitors so that pages load quickly for people in Romania.
- Set up mail records before you send newsletters or invoices from the domain.
Frequently asked questions
Can a company outside Romania register a .ro name? The registry sets conditions for holders, so check whether your situation meets them. The current terms are the place to look.
Does .ro help a site appear in Romanian search results? It is a useful location signal, but relevant Romanian content, fast pages and local references usually count for more.
Do I have to write in Romanian to use .ro? No. The ending says where the business is aimed, while the language of the pages is your choice, although local readers will appreciate Romanian content.
