The .eg domain is Egypt's country code top-level domain (ccTLD), introduced in 1990. Managed by TE Data, it is widely used by Egyptian businesses, educational institutions, and government bodies.
The .eg domain is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Egypt. It is primarily used by Egyptian entities, including businesses, educational institutions, and government organizations. The domain was introduced in 1990 and is managed by TE Data, with sponsorship from the Egyptian Universities Network. The .eg domain supports DNSSEC for enhanced security but does not offer WHOIS privacy protection. Registrations are available for periods ranging from 1 to 10 years, and the domain follows the UDRP for dispute resolution. While the domain does not support internationalized domain names (IDN), it remains a popular choice within Egypt.
Primarily for entities associated with Egypt.
None
TE Data
1990
Egyptian Universities Network
For entities connected with Egypt.
Primarily intended for entities located in or associated with Egypt.
1 to 10 years
Domains must be renewed before expiration to maintain ownership.
Requires authorization code and may involve a transfer fee.
Yes
No
Varies by registrar
Follows UDRP (Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy)
Must contain 3-63 characters; can include letters, numbers, and hyphens.
No
Widely used within Egypt for websites related to business, education, and government.
Egyptian businesses, educational institutions, and government entities.
www.egregistry.eg
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