.GR Domain General FAQ Greece FAQ - What is a domain name ?
- A domain name is a mnemonic way to identify an Internet site. The extension of the domain name can also help locate the "geographic region" to which the domain name belongs. Thus, for the .gr domain name space the actual mnemonic term will be "domainname.gr" and we may visit the website using a broswer and typing in the address "http://www.domainname.gr"
- I have registered a domain name but I dont know how to create a website. What should I do?
- A domain name is just a word if it has not been connected to a website containing actual content or to some IPs. In order to make this connection, at least 2 Nameservers must be stated for your domain name. The Nameservers are responsible for "guiding" visitors to your website. Nameserver information is provided to you by your chosen domain name hosting (web hosting) provider.
- If I register a . GR domain name with ICS-FORTH is there a chance that someone else can use the same domain name with the same domain extension?
- The Registry of .gr Domain Names is responsible for the registrations of domain names under the .gr top level domain name space and each registration into the .gr database is guaranteed to be unique. Please note that domainname.gr differs from domainname.com which also differs from domainname.de, which may exist and be functional, but a second exact domainname.gr can not exist. Domain names are ceded by the National Telecommunications & Posts Commission and are stated as registered in the .gr database.
- What does it mean to register a domain name?
- To register a domain name under the .gr top level domain name space means that a proper application has been submitted for the desired domain name which in turn is examined by the National Telecommunications & Posts Commission who will then cede the exclusive use of the domain name to the Registrant.
- What is the status of the domain name if my application is accepted and the requested domain name is in line with the rules & regulations?
- With the initial acceptance of the application, the domain name is placed in a holding status (PENDING CREATE) and the domain name will become active within a maximum timeframe of 3 hours, assuming nameserver information has been stated on the domain name application. The Registrant assumes the responsibility of the domain name as soon as it is placed in a PENDING CREATE status. Applications for domain names which have been automatically characterized PENDING REJECT will not become active and the N.T.P.C. shall decided on the final cession (or not) regardless of their characterization.
- Are domain name ownership transfers possible?
- Domain name ownership transfers are possible. Please contact 101Domain's registrar services in order to receive the proper domain name transfer documents.
- "Automatically Reserved Greek Names?" What does that mean?
- The registered domain names containing Greek characters also reserve all of their alternative punctuations which only the domain name's owner has the right to activate whenever he wishes, with the payment of the equivalent cost for each activated domain name. Activation of the reserved names may take place during the period of the temporary activation of a domain name with a "Pending Create" status that has not yet received final approval by the NTCP.
- Homograph names? What does that mean? Who has the right to activate them?
- Homograph names are those domain names whose variable field is consisted of alpharithmetic characters which VISUALLY match the lower or upper, punctuated or unpunctuated form, and their non-variable field is the same. For example, let's consider the names eett.gr and ????.gr whose capital form is visually the same (EETT.gr and ????.gr). We should point out to those interested to the fact that audibly similar or visual dissimilar names are not covered by the above definition (for example, maria.gr has no homograph because the character ? has no visually similar character in the Greek alphabet while one homograph of the domain name ?????.gr is the latin mapia.gr - which in capital case becomes ?????.gr).
The right to activate homograph names is reserved for the domain name owner to which the homographs in question are referring to. For the activation of each of those homograph names the owner has to contact their Registrar, and pay the necessary fee.
- How can I check the availability of a Domain Name?
- You can check the availability of a Domain Name [.gr] through our Web Whois application which you will find in our website. The availability check returns information about the Domain Name (if its already registered, if its a restricted name etc).
Source: www.gr
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