Sponsoring organization: a fisheries research centerNo direct registration exists under .gnRequires physical presence and two servers on different networks

.gn Domain (.com.gn, .org.gn)

.gn is the ccTLD of Guinea, registered with IANA on August 9, 1994. Curiously, the sponsoring organization is a fisheries research center, the Centre National des Sciences Halieutiques de Boussoura, while technical operation falls to ANDE. There is no direct registration: it happens at the third level, requiring physical presence in the country.

1994 Year created
ccTLD Extension type (IANA)
On request Registration price / year
Yes Registration restrictions

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About the .GN domain

What is the .GN domain?

.gn is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) of Guinea, registered with IANA on August 9, 1994. It is a curious case of governance: the formal sponsoring organization is the Centre National des Sciences Halieutiques de Boussoura (CNSHB), a fisheries research center, while technical operation and registration services are provided by the Agence Nationale de Digitalisation de l'Etat (ANDE), Guinea's state digitalization agency.

It is not possible to register a name directly under .gn: registration happens at the third level, mainly under .com.gn and .org.gn. The applicant organization and its administrative contact must have genuine physical and administrative presence within Guinea, and must demonstrate genuine intent to actively use the domain name on the internet — speculative reservation alone is not enough. Regulations also require two nameservers located on different networks, and the applicant must certify that the chosen name does not infringe trademarks or other protected names. If the organization no longer meets the in-country presence requirement, the domain may be suspended or revoked.
Registration restrictions

The applicant and its administrative contact must have physical presence in Guinea, and must demonstrate genuine intent to actively use the domain. Two nameservers on different networks are required. There is no direct registration under .gn: it happens at the third level, under .com.gn or .org.gn. Check with our team to confirm availability and exact requirements.

Extension .GN
IANA type ccTLD
Created in 1994
Registry Centre National des Sciences Halieutiques de Boussoura (CNSHB), a fisheries research center; technical operation by the Agence Nationale de Digitalisation de l'Etat (ANDE)
Country / territory Guinea
Restrictions Yes
Registration On request
Renewal On request

Uses of .GN

Who is the .GN domain for?

These are the most common situations where .GN is the ideal extension.

Business with physical presence in Guinea (via .com.gn)

The most direct use: companies with genuine activity and an administrative contact in the country.

Mining and bauxite sector

Guinea is one of the world's largest producers of bauxite, the raw material for aluminum.

Fisheries research projects

A symbolic connection to the registry's sponsoring organization, focused on fisheries sciences.

Guinean organizations and institutions

Entities with official activity and genuine administrative presence in the country.

.GN vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .GN with the most common alternatives to help you choose.

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.com.gn Companies with physical presence in Guinea Physical presence + intent of active use Check price
.com Any project with no physical presence requirement None $14.99/year

Registration process

How to register your .GN domain at miHosting

01

Check availability

Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.

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Complete registration

Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.

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Your domain is live

Within minutes your .GN domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .GN domain

Can I register a domain directly under .gn?

No. All registration happens at the third level, mainly under .com.gn or .org.gn.

What happens if I stop having presence in Guinea after registering a domain?

The domain may be suspended or revoked if the organization no longer meets the in-country physical presence requirement.

Who manages the .gn domain?

The Centre National des Sciences Halieutiques de Boussoura as formal sponsor, with technical operation by ANDE. It was registered with IANA on August 9, 1994.

Can I reserve a .gn domain with no intent to use it?

No. The regulations require demonstrating genuine intent of active use, not just speculative registration.

How much does a .com.gn domain cost?

The price varies by registrar. Check with our miHosting team to confirm the current price.

Can I register my .gn domain with miHosting?

Yes. Contact our team to confirm availability, requirements, and the current price for this extension.

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The .gn domain is the ccTLD of Guinea, registered with IANA on August 9, 1994, with a fisheries research center as formal sponsor and ANDE as technical operator. It does not allow direct registration: it requires physical presence in the country and genuine intent of use. Check with our team for the exact requirements and the current price, and pair it with our professional hosting.