.gl

This article describes the procedures and requirements of .gl domain names.
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Successful domain registration via RCP or API requires:

Successful domain transfer via RCP or API requires:


Problems transferring your domain?
Please take a look at this extended article for possible solutions.



Additional notes on a .gl transfer

  • A .gl transfer can be initiated with Auth Code and well as without Auth Code, the losing registrar has to confirm or reject the transfer of the domain within 7 calendar days.
Authorization code required yes
Method of confirmation authcode
Registration period after transfer unchanged
Average transfer time 7 days
Advanced and simple transfers available Contact our Sales department to check if easy transfer of 100 or more .gl domains is available.

If the domain is already expired, the transfer cannot be pushed, so you will need to wait the Average Transfer Time which is 7 days.

Owner change (trade)

  • requested as a normal domain update via RCP or API
  • processed realtime
  • both previous and new registrant will receive an e-mail. This is a notification only, no action is required.
  • registrant e-mail address verification applies

Other update

  • requested via RCP or API
  • processed realtime

 

If as part of the update the domain owner’s e-mail address changes, we’re obliged to start a contact verification process if this new e-mail address was not verified before.

Delete

Explicit delete

  • Requested via RCP or API
  • processed realtime
  • will directly result in quarantine (redemption period)  (no soft quarantine applies)


Expiration
In case the domain expires (not renewed in time);

  • The domain will be deleted in 2 days after expiration if not explicitly renewed.

Restore / reactivate

  • The domain can be restored in 2 days after expiration if not explicitly renewed.
Registry
  • Registry: NIC GL
  • Registry whois:
  • Registry web based whois:
  • Registry zonefile updates: Real-Time
Technical information
  • Available second level domains: .co.gl , .com.gl , .edu.gl , .net.gl , .org.gl
  • DNSSEC support: yes
  • Min: 3
  • Max: 63
  • Alphanumeric and a hyphen except in the first or last position
  • Registration period: 2 years
  • Renewal date offset: 0 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: 5 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
  • The Domain(s) can be registered without further limitations.
Policies
  • Rules for Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy: http://www.icann.org/en/help/dndr/udrp/rules
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:


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