“How .eg and .com.eg registration works in Egypt, including official requirements, company documents, DNS setup and domain strategy.
How to Register a .eg or .com.eg Domain in Egypt: 2026 Guide
Egypt's country-code domain system is operated by the Egyptian Universities Network under the Supreme Council of Universities. Businesses can register directly under .eg or use category namespaces such as .com.eg, with documentation requirements depending on the registrant and namespace.
.eg vs .com.eg
The official registry lists .eg for eligible entities generally and .com.eg for the commercial sector. Other namespaces serve education, government, organizations, technology, media, sport and personal use.
For a company, .eg is shorter and more brand-led; .com.eg immediately communicates an Egyptian commercial presence.
Documents Egyptian companies should prepare
For .com.eg, .net.eg and .info.eg, the registry states that companies inside Egypt can provide a commercial registration or tax card, plus a copy of the national ID of the owner or the person authorized by the company to handle the domain. Product or service names can require evidence showing that the company uses that name.
- Commercial registration or tax card, depending on the case.
- National ID copy for the owner or authorized representative.
- Authorization or supporting evidence when needed.
- Correct technical and DNS information when the domain is ready to go live.
Registration process
- Search the official registry for the desired name.
- Choose the appropriate namespace, such as .eg or .com.eg.
- Prepare the required documents for the registrant type.
- Complete the registration request and provide technical information.
- Follow the registry's review and payment instructions.
- After approval, connect the domain to hosting, email and analytics.
Should an Egyptian brand use .eg or .com?
A .com can be useful when the brand is regional or global. A .eg makes the Egyptian market explicit. Some brands protect both and select one canonical domain, redirecting the secondary domain to avoid duplicate sites.
For SEO, the extension is only one signal. Strong Egyptian search visibility still depends on useful Arabic and English content, technical quality, internal linking and reputable mentions.
Official Egyptian registry references
Use the official .EG registry, its registration requirements and the new-domain registration process for the latest rules.
Build the domain and website as one system
Planning the domain and website together avoids expensive renaming later. For brand identity, company profiles and websites, see Gameel services.