.gs
| ccTLD | |
|---|---|
| Type | ccTLD |
| Status | Active |
| Country | |
| Implemented | July 31, 1997 |
| Registry | Government of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI) |
| Websites | |
.gs is the ccTLD for South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, a British Overseas Territory. It is managed by the Government of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI).[1]. Their registry is Atlantis North Ltd.[2]
Rules and Restrictions
editAnyone can register .gs domain names and there are no restrictions specified.[2] [3]
Characters
editAccording to GoDaddy, when registering a .gs domain, one must follow these requirements:
- must use 1 - 63 characters;
- can use: letters (a-z), numbers (0-9), hyphens (except in the 1st or last characters of the domain name).[4]
Usage
editA .gs domain extension is often used by businesses or individuals with a geographical connection to South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. In some cases, technology based companies or startups might use the .gs domain innovatively to represent "games" or "game servers".[3]
References
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