Expired .GI Domains

Description

.GI represents the official domain extension or the internet country code top level domain (ccTLD) of Gibraltar. It was introduced in 1995 and was intended for entities with affiliation to this country. GibNet is the authorized unit for carrying out its registry while Marcaria.com is the accredited registrar for processing the applications for this domain suffix.

GI is also used to abbreviate famous words. It also stands for: get it (slang), general information, Google It (online chat), game informer (computer game), gas industry (business), guaranteed insurance, Garuda Indonesia (airline company), government issue and general intelligence (government).

Registration Requirements

There is no special process needed to register a .GI domain name, no special action is needed on your end.

Intended Use

Entities connected with Gibraltar

.GI Registry Information

Registration Service

http://www.nic.gi

Whois Server

whois2.afilias-grs.net

Registration Date

1995-12-05

Registration Price

$139.00 Annually

Registered Domains

2,417

Whois Privacy

No

Who is eligible to get a .gi domain name?

A .gi domain name is available to anyone who meets the eligibility requirements.

The eligibility requirements are as follows:

  • Applicants must have a registered business in Gibraltar.
  • Applicants are required to be able to prove that they own or rent an operational physical presence within the Gibraltarian jurisdiction.
  • Applicants must be able to produce evidence of their physical presence, such as an office occupancy license, electricity bills or receipts of rent.

Although all of this is not necessarily required, it may help determine the legitimacy of your business and therefore improve the chances that your new .gi domain name application will be approved.

The following entities are not eligible to apply for a .gi domain name:

  • Individuals
  • Foreign businesses or organizations
  • Government entities
  • Political parties or movements
  • Charities and other nonprofit organizations.
  • Religious institutions
  • Sole proprietorships


How can I register a .gi domain name?

If you meet the eligibility requirements, complete the following steps to apply for a .gi domain name:

1. Decide what you would like your new .gi domain name to be.

2. Once you get it, set it aside

3. Identify a domain name registrar and confirm if it is available. Keep searching to you get one

4. Register the domain name

5. Get a hosting provider


What are other .gi subdomain names?

There are other .gi subdomain names that you can use for your website. Some of these include:

• .co.gi - This is for companies that want to register a domain name.

• .edu.gi - This is for educational institutions that want to register a domain name.

• .net.gi - This is for network service providers that want to register a domain name.

• .org.gi - This is for nonprofit organizations that want to register a domain name.

If you're not sure which subdomain is best for your website, you can consult with a web hosting provider or domain name registrar. They can help you choose the best domain name for your website and assist you in registering it.

If you're looking for a more general .gi domain name extension, you can also consider using .com.gi. This is a top-level domain name that can be used by any type of organization or individual.


How will I benefit from using a .gi domain name?

One of the benefits of using a .gi domain name is that it can help to improve your online presence. When people visit your website, they will see that your domain name ends in .gi, which can help to show them that you are a credible and trustworthy source.

Additionally, using a .gi domain name can help to improve your ranking in search engine results pages (SERPs), as Google and other search engines may see your website as being more relevant to users in Gibraltar.

Another benefit of using a .gi domain name is that it can help to protect your brand. If you have a registered trademark, using a .gi domain name can help to prevent others from registering similar domain names that may be mistaken for yours.