What is a Domain Name?
A domain name on the Internet is a limited domain of the international resources of the Domain Name System that is assigned for exclusive use to a physical [...]
Who is the Commissioner?
"Commissioner" means the Commissioner for the Regulation of Electronic Communications and Posts appointed in accordance with the provisions of the Regulation of Electronic Communications and Postal Services Law of [...]
Who is the Administrator?
"Administrator" means the University of Cyprus, which has been appointed by the Commissioner for the licensing and management of domain names ending in ".cy".
Who is the owner/Registrant?
Domain Name Licensee" or "owner/Registrant " means the person to whom a Domain Name License ending in ".cy" has been granted.
What is the Registry .cy?
"Registry.cy” or "Registry" means the database containing all registered Domain Names ending in ".cy", for which a License has been granted by the Commissioner, in accordance with the provisions [...]
How can I get a domain name?
To be assigned a domain name ending in “.cy”, you must submit an application as part of the domain name registration procedure outlined here. On the website of [...]
How can I check if a domain name is available?
You can check the availability of a domain name ending in “.cy” through the Whois service available on the Registry website at https://registry.nic.cy/cy-ui/home . The availability check provides [...]
I want information about a domain name that has already been assigned elsewhere
You can find the information available for each assigned “.cy” domain name through the Whois service available on the Registry's website at https://registry.nic.cy/cy-ui/home. Whois includes the following information: [...]
I want to reserve a domain name so that no one else can register it
The Regulation on the Management and Assignment of Domain Names ending in “.cy” does not provide for the reservation of a domain name, beyond its registration. [...]