.gs – Openprovider

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

Successful domain registration via RCP or API requires:

two or more nameservers or a nameserver group

Transfer

To transfer a .gs domain name please make sure to first get the authorisation code from the current registrar. Using this code you can request the transfer through our website. The transfer will complete instantly and the domain name will be available in your account immediately. You can also request the transfer without a code. The current registrar then has 7 days to object against the transfer. If no objection or approval is given the transfer will fail.

Additional notes on a .gs transfer

Authorization code required	optional
Method of confirmation	authcode
Registration period after transfer	unchanged
Average transfer time	Realtime when using
Advanced and simple transfers available	Contact our Sales department to check if easy transfer of 100 or more .gs domains is available.

Update

Owner change (trade)

A change of ownership can be done by replacing the owner contact in the control panel. After saving the changes the change is processed realtime. The new owner will receive two emails as described in the registration procedure. These need to be accepted within 21 days or the domain name will be cancelled.

Other update

A change of contactdetails can be done by updating the associated handles in the control panel. After saving the changes the domainname will be updated realtime.

Deletion / Restore

Delete

A delete is realtime. After a delete the domain will be in quarantine status for 28 days. During this period the domain can be reactivated.

Restore / reactivate

A domain can be restored using a restore domain command at the supplier. The domain can be renewed for 28 days after expiring.

Detailed extension information

Registry	Registry: CoCCA Registry whois: whois.nic.gs Registry web based whois: http://nic.gs/index.php/whois.html Registry zonefile updates: Every 60 minutes
Technical information	DNSSEC support: no Minimum length: 1 characters Maximum length: 63 characters Allowed characters: a-z 0-9 - IDN characters: yes Registration period: 1-5 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? n/a Local activity required? no Correct nameserver configuration required? no The Domain(s) can be registered without further limitations.
Policies
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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