Open to any natural or legal person in the worldOnly practical requirement: a verifiable postal addressManaged by a research institute, not the government

.gr Domain

.gr is the ccTLD of Greece, registered with IANA on February 19, 1989, and managed by ICS-FORTH, the Institute of Computer Science of the Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas. Open to anyone in the world, with the only requirement being a verifiable postal address.

1989 Year created
ccTLD Extension type (IANA)
On request Registration price / year
Open Registration restrictions

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About the .GR domain

What is the .GR domain?

.gr is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) of Greece, registered with IANA on February 19, 1989. Oversight falls to the Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission (EETT), while technical registry operation is carried out by the Institute of Computer Science of the Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas (ICS-FORTH), based in Heraklion, Crete.

.gr domain registration can be assigned to any natural or legal person, Greek or foreign, established in Greece or not. There is no need to prove residency or go through additional administrative procedures beyond the standard registration process: the only practical condition is having a valid, verifiable postal address. Certain second-level subdomains, such as .gov.gr and .edu.gr, are restricted to eligible entities — government bodies or accredited educational institutions — which must provide proof of eligibility, such as official accreditation documents. The registry also supports domain names in the Greek alphabet, under the .ελ extension.
Extension .GR
IANA type ccTLD
Created in 1989
Registry Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission (EETT); technical operation by the Institute of Computer Science of FORTH (ICS-FORTH), based in Heraklion, Crete
Country / territory Greece
Restrictions None
Registration On request
Renewal On request

Uses of .GR

Who is the .GR domain for?

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

Business and projects in Greece

The most direct, geographically coherent use: companies and services with genuine activity in the country.

Unrestricted international projects

Anyone or any company in the world can register .gr with just a verifiable postal address.

Historical and cultural tourism

Greece is one of the world's most recognized tourism and historical destinations.

Projects in the Greek alphabet (via .ελ)

The registry also supports domain names with Greek characters under this sister extension.

Government and educational institutions (via .gov.gr / .edu.gr)

Reserved for eligible entities proving their official status.

.GR vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

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

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.gr This page Any project, with a verifiable postal address Valid postal address Check price
.com Any project None $14.99/year

Registration process

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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.

03

Your domain is live

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

Frequently asked questions about the .GR domain

Do I need to be a resident of Greece to register a .gr domain?

No. Any natural or legal person, Greek or foreign, can register it, with the only practical requirement being a verifiable postal address.

Who manages the .gr domain?

The Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission (EETT) oversees, while ICS-FORTH technically operates the registry. It was registered with IANA on February 19, 1989.

Can I register a domain in the Greek alphabet?

Yes, through the sister extension .ελ, managed by the same entity.

Can I register a .gov.gr domain?

No, unless you are a Greek government body proving your eligibility.

How much does a .gr domain cost?

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

Can I register my .gr domain with miHosting?

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

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