Welcome to the .eu Kids corner!
The internet is full of things to discover! You can learn new skills, explore different places, share ideas, play games and connect with people across Europe.
But have you ever wondered how the internet works, how websites get their names or how to tell whether something online can be trusted?
You are in the right place! Explore the digital world, find answers to your questions and pick up tips to make the most of the internet while staying safe.
🚆And remember, learning can be fun, too!
Start by having a go at our .eu Rail Connect game and see if you can connect the tracks!
Ready-Set-PlayYour digital world: what happens when you go online?
Every time you go online, you make choices. You decide what to watch, what to share, who to talk to and what to click on. And every action can have an impact, sometimes in ways you might not expect.
The things you do online can leave a digital footprint, the information you leave behind as you browse, post, play and interact. Knowing how to manage your online activity helps you protect your privacy, make informed choices and enjoy the internet with confidence.
The European Parliament has gathered some valuable learning materials on this topic.
Your guide to online safety
A few simple habits can make a big difference when you are online. Learn how to protect your personal information, spot suspicious links and messages, treat others with respect and check whether information is trustworthy. And remember, if something makes you feel uncomfortable, worried or unsure, you can always talk to a trusted adult who can help.
Protect personal information
Keep passwords, your address and other private details to yourself, and never share them with strangers online.
Learn more ➡️Think before you click
Be careful with unfamiliar links, messages and downloads, as they could be scams or contain harmful software.
Learn more ➡️Be kind and respectful
Treat people kindly online, and tell a trusted adult if someone makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe.
Learn more ➡️Check before you trust
Not everything you see online is true, so check information with reliable sources or ask an adult for help.
Learn more ➡️Did you know?
🛡️ EURid manages the .eu, .ею and .ευ domain names, helping keep them secure and reliable.
🤝 The .eu domain name helps people and organisations show their connection to Europe when they create a website or build their online identity.
🌍 The internet uses many alphabets! That is why .eu is also available in Cyrillic as .ею and in Greek as .ευ, making it easier for people to use their own script online.
💻 Every website has a domain name that acts like its address, helping you find it on the internet.
🔎 For people a domain name is easier to remember than a long string of numbers that computers use to find websites.
🔗 Links help you visit websites quickly, but always check that they look trustworthy before you click!
What is internet and a .eu domain name?
You type a name, press Enter, and a website appears. It feels like magic, but there is a whole journey hidden behind that click.
Names turn into numbers, numbers lead to computers, and tiny packages of information zoom across the world. Even the letters at the end of a web address, like .eu, have a story to tell...
