.cyou Domain
.cyou was registered with IANA on 19 March 2015, originally delegated to the Chinese gaming company Beijing Gamease Age Digital Technology Co., Ltd., and transferred to Shortdot SA in May 2020. It now exceeds 750,000 registered domains, with a registrar profile overwhelmingly dominated by the Chinese market.
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About the .CYOU domain
What is the .CYOU domain?
Uses of .CYOU
Who is the .CYOU domain for?
These are the most common situations where .CYOU is the ideal extension.
Gaming and digital entertainment projects
Consistent with the extension's origin, tied to a Chinese gaming company.
Projects targeting the Chinese and Asian market
The strong weight of Chinese registrars among the top market-share holders confirms this extension works especially well for audiences in that region.
Personal and community sites ("see you")
The name itself, evoking "see you" in English, makes it appealing for social or meetup-oriented projects.
Generic projects taking advantage of its low cost
As with other high-volume extensions on discount registrars, part of the real usage is generic and unrelated to a specific sector.
Apps and digital platforms
Tech startups looking for a short, memorable domain.
International brands with a presence in Asia
Companies looking to reinforce their digital presence specifically in Asian markets.
.CYOU vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .CYOU with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .cyou This page | Generic projects and the Asian market | None | Contact us |
| .cfd | Generic projects (same operator, Shortdot SA) | None | Contact us |
| .com | Any project | None | $14.99/year |
| .online | Any project | None | Contact us |
Registration process
How to register your .CYOU domain at miHosting
Check availability
Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.
Complete registration
Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.
Your domain is live
Within minutes your .CYOU domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .CYOU domain
What does .cyou mean?
It evokes the English phrase "see you." It was registered with IANA on 19 March 2015.
Who currently manages the .cyou domain?
Shortdot SA, based in Luxembourg, since May 2020. It was previously delegated to Beijing Gamease Age Digital Technology Co., Ltd., a Chinese gaming company.
Why does .cyou have such strong adoption in China?
Its origin is tied to a Chinese gaming company, and real registrar data confirms strong concentration in the Chinese and Asian market, with Gname.com, Xiamen ChinaSource and West263 International among the leaders.
Are there restrictions on registering a .cyou domain?
No. It is a fully open-registration extension with no requirement of geographic or sector affiliation.
How much does a .cyou domain cost?
Pricing varies by registrar. Contact our miHosting team to confirm current pricing.
Can I register my .cyou domain with miHosting?
Yes. Contact our team to confirm availability and current pricing for this extension.
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