.gm Domain Name Information

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  • Time to Register 1 Month
  • Type ccTLD
  • Country Gambia
  • Registration Period 1 year(s)
  • Trustee/Proxy Service No
  • Blocking Service Part of the GlobalBlock Service / Learn more
    Block Registrations on your trademark in .gm and each of GM-NIC's
  • Individuals can register Yes
  • Businesses can register Yes
  • Is there a special use for .gm? No
  • Any other information I need to register a .gm domain? Yes
    ".gm" extensions expire at the end of every year (December 31st), and need to be renewed at that time regardless of when you registered the domain. This is the registry's policy.
  • Does .gm have any additional fees? No
  • Any additional documents, requirements or information needed to register a .gm? Yes

    Companies: provide a valid business registration and/or trademark matching the domain name. Having both documents increases the possibilities of getting approved by the registry.

    Individuals: Only individuals residing in, providing information or services for or about The Gambia, or otherwise benefiting the local Internet community of The Gambia are allowed to register. The client will need to provide documents proving their direct connection to The Gambia. A signed letter of intent outlining in detail what is the intended use for the domain is recommended..
  • Are Individual .gm domain registrations allowed? Yes
  • Company or legal entities registrations allowed for .gm? Yes
  • Are some .gm domain names restricted? Yes
    Names causing confusion, offensive, and names contrary to the laws of Gambia are prohibited. Domains that consist of numbers only are prohibited. See FAQs for complete restrictions.
  • Do I need a trademark/brand name to register .gm? No
  • Private Registration service available? No
  • .gm Trustee / Proxy service offered? Fees? No
What is the registration term allowed for .gm domain names?
.gm domain names are available for 1 year(s).
How long does it take to register my .gm domain name?
The domain registration time frame for .gm during general availability is 1 Month.
What are the characters and valid character lengths for .gm domain names?
domain Names must:
  • A domain name can contain letters (a to z) and the hyphen (-)
  • A second-level domain may be 3-50 characters long
  • Domains containing only numbers will not be delegated
  • 2-letter domains will only be delegated in special cases where an organization has an internationally accepted 2-letter abbreviation)
  • Domains starting with a number will only be delegated in special cases under the name protection clause
  • Common Gambian personal names (first or last) will generally not be accepted.
What is DNSSEC, and is it available for .gm domain?
DNSSEC is not available for .gm domain. Domains that allow DNSSEC protect against counterfeit DNS data by providing origin authentication and integrity protection on that data. Get more information on its pros and cons.
What is Trustee Service, and is it available for .gm?
Trustee Service is not available for .gm extension. Trustee Service can help satisfy most local presence requirements when there are restrictions on registering a domain name.
Can I transfer out my .gm domain if I'm using your Trustee Service?
Because Trustee Service is non-transferable, you must update your ownership according to .gm requirements before a transfer out can be started.
Can I hide my .gm registration information (Private Registration)?
No. At present the .gm domain zone does not provide means to hide the information of the domain owner. All or partial information (name, address, email, etc.) may be displayed in WHOIS.
What is the grace period for .gm domain name?
Grace periods vary for country code Top Level Domains (ccTLD) including Internationalized Domain Names (IDN). Some registries require renewal up to 60 days in advance of the domain name expiration date. It is your responsibility to pay for your Renewal Fees in advance of the due date specified by 101domain regardless of the domain name expiration date. Failure to pay your Renewal Fees prior to the due date will result in a fee of $150 to renew your .gm domain. There may be a restore period between when the domain expires and when the domain can be registered again. In the event that you do not pay by the renewal date, your site may be inaccessible during this time so it is very important that you renew this extension before the renewal date.
Who is the registry that manages .gm domain names?
The registry that manages the registration of domain names with the .gm Top Level Domain is GM-NIC. You may visit them at http://www.nic.gm/.
  • Registry GM-NIC
  • .gm Registry logo
  • Accredited Yes
  • Dispute Policy http://www.nic.gm/htmlpages/gm-policy.htm
  • Sponsoring Organization
  • Administrative Contact
    Jorn Grotnes
    GM-NIC
    P.O. Box 2647
    Serrekunda
    Gambia
    Email: [email protected]
    Voice: +220 392728
    Fax: +220 391020
  • Technical Contact
    Jorn Grotnes
    GM-NIC
    P.O. Box 2647
    Serrekunda
    Gambia
    Email: [email protected]
    Voice: +220 392728
    Fax: +220 3911020
  • Sub Domains
  • Name Servers
    Host NameIP Address(es)
    ns1.nic.gm 194.63.250.217
    ns2.nic.gm 196.49.1.87
    ns-gm.afrinic.net 196.216.168.29
    2001:43f8:120:0:0:0:0:29