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Register a .lu domain — Luxembourg's domain extension

.lu is the official country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Luxembourg. It tells visitors your website is rooted in Luxembourg and builds instant local trust.

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.lu at a glance

Term
1 year
Eligibility
Open to all
DNSSEC
Yes
WHOIS privacy
No

.lu registration rules

What you need to know before registering, transferring or renewing a .lu domain.

Registration

Registration term
1 year
Internationalised names (IDN)
Not supported
Name length
Up to 63 characters: letters, numbers and hyphens (registry minimums may apply)

Requirements

Restrictions
Open to everyone — conditions below
Extra registrant data
Not required
Local presence / trustee service
Not offered

Transfer & ownership

Transfer to Upflare
Supported
Transfer method
Registry procedure (no auth code)
Owner change
Registry trade procedure

Renewal & expiry

Registry quarantine
28 days — restore fee applies

Technical

Registry
RESTENA
Type
Country-code top-level domain (ccTLD)
In use since
1995
DNSSEC
Supported
WHOIS privacy
Not allowed by the registry
Lookup protocol
WHOIS

Before you register a .lu domain

  • Individuals and companies can register a .lu, with no residency requirement.
  • At least two name servers must pass the registry’s test (answering authoritatively for the domain) before it is activated.

Information verified on 17 Oct 2026. Sources: DNS-LU registration policy · IANA root zone database. Registry rules can change — our support team confirms the details for your order.

Why choose a .lu domain?

Signal a clear local presence in Luxembourg.

Build trust with customers in Luxembourg who prefer a local address.

Strengthen local SEO for searches tied to Luxembourg.

Protect your brand by securing its .lu version.

Who .lu is for

Businesses, shops, institutions and creators targeting the Luxembourg market.

How to register a .lu domain

  1. 1Search for your name above and add the .lu domain to your cart.
  2. 2Fill in your contact details — they must be accurate and up to date.
  3. 3Make sure you meet the .lu registration rules below; the registry may check them.
  4. 4Manage DNS, connect hosting or email from your Upflare dashboard once the domain is active.

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.lu domain FAQs

.lu domains can be registered for 1 year at a time, and renewed before they expire.

Yes. Individuals and companies can register a .lu, with no residency requirement. At least two name servers must pass the registry’s test (answering authoritatively for the domain) before it is activated.

.lu transfers don't use an auth code — they follow the registry's own confirmation procedure. Start on our transfer page and our support team guides you through it.

The .lu registry doesn't allow WHOIS privacy services. Registry rules decide which details are public.

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