.gr – Openprovider

This article describes the procedures and requirements of .gr domain names.
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Registration

Successful domain registration via RCP or XML API or REST API requires:

two or more nameservers or a nameserver group
if domain owner is company - entity type must be stated in the handle's company name (i.e.: 'BV', 'Ltd.', 'GmbH', etc.)

NB:

Within 3 hours after the registration request domain is activated and can be used, but will stay in ''suspended'' status (visible in WHOIS) for 6 days, while the registry performs additional registration checks.
The domains stays in Requested status in the control panel for 4 to 8 weeks after registration while the registry performs additional checks. If something contradicting registry''s rules is found, domain registration is cancelled.

Transfer

Successful domain transfer via RCP or XML API or REST API requires:

authorisation code
two or more nameservers or a nameserver group

Additional notes on a .gr transfer

The owner contact must match the current owner, otherwise an error will be returned.
[Data management policy violation / The name of the new domain registrant is different to the current registrant name.]

If the owner has to change during a transfer, first perform the transfer-in (with the matching current owner), then initiate a trade.

The whois does not show the registrant data anymore, so ask the current hosting provider to supply you with the correct details.

Authorization code required	yes
Method of confirmation	authcode
Registration period after transfer	unchanged
Average transfer time	Max 1 day
Advanced and simple transfers available	Contact our Sales department to check if easy transfer of 100 or more .gr domains is available.

Update

Owner change (trade)

Trade - via RCP or XML API or REST API
Trade application examined within 4 to 8 weeks by the registry. Trade is accepted or rejected as a result

Other update

Domain updates - via RCP or XML API or REST API. Processed real-time

Deletion / Restore

Delete

Delete - via RCP or XML API or REST API . Processed realtime

Restore / reactivate

Restore - This is a manual procedure and you can request the restoration of a .gr domain by sending an email at support@openprovider.com. (15 days)

Detailed extension information

Registry	Registry: Domain names .GR Registry whois: Registry web based whois: https://grweb.ics.forth.gr/public/whois Registry zonefile updates: Unknown
Technical information	Available second level domains: .com.gr DNSSEC support: yes Minimum length: 3 characters Maximum length: 63 characters Allowed characters: a-z 0-9 - IDN characters: yes Registration period: 2 years Renewal date offset: 3 days The number of days before the registry's expiration date, that Openprovider requires the domain to be renewed or expired. More info. Note that the dates as shown in your Openprovider account are always leading, even if they do not match the renewal date offset mentioned here. Soft quarantine period: n/a days During this period, following after an expiration, the domain can be restored for free. This period does not apply if the domain is deleted explicitly. More info. Quarantine period: 0 days During this period, an expired or deleted domain name can be reactivated at an additional fee.
Restrictions	Local presence required? no Does Openprovider provide local presence services? no Local activity required? no Correct nameserver configuration required? no Registrant name must include the company type if the registrant is a company. For example: 'BV', 'Ltd.', 'GmbH'.
Policies	Terms and conditions
Registration agreement	The registry requires that a registration agreement is in place between the provider and the domain holder. The text of this registration agreement and any required supplements is the following: General registration agreement

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