The .eu domain launched in December but until now only
trade mark holders, public bodies and, more recently, those with
prior rights, have been entitled to reserve domain names.
According to the registry, the European Registry of Internet
Domain Names (EURid), more than 300,000 applications were received
during this sunrise period, and several hundred thousand more
applications are expected after today's opening of the so-called
landrush.
“Nobody knows exactly how many registrations of new domain names
to expect for Friday, but the interest so far has been significant
so I think we will see several hundred thousand proud holders of
brand new .eu domain names from Friday and onwards,” said EURid
Managing Director Marc Van Wesemael earlier this week.
The registry advises anyone interested in obtaining a .eu domain
name to get in contact with one of the more than 1,000 accredited
.eu registrars for assistance.
