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.gs Domain

.gs is the ccTLD of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, registered with IANA on July 31, 1997, and managed by the territorial Government, with operation by Atlantis North Ltd. from the United Kingdom. No residency or local presence restrictions.

1997 Year created
ccTLD Extension type (IANA)
On request Registration price / year
Open Registration restrictions

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About the .GS domain

What is the .GS domain?

.gs is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, a permanently uninhabited British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic, registered with IANA on July 31, 1997. It is managed by the Government of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI), with administrative and technical operation by Atlantis North Ltd., based in Dundee, United Kingdom.

Registration is open to individuals and legal entities from any country in the world, with no local presence, registered company, or administrative contact in the territory required. There are no prior rights required or verification of geographic connection. Domain names must be between 2 and 63 characters, and internationalized characters (IDN) are not supported. The registration process is usually resolved within up to 7 days.
Extension .GS
IANA type ccTLD
Created in 1997
Registry Government of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI); administrative and technical operation by Atlantis North Ltd., based in Dundee, United Kingdom
Country / territory South Georgia
Restrictions None
Registration On request
Renewal On request

Uses of .GS

Who is the .GS domain for?

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

Unrestricted international projects

The most common use: anyone or any company in the world can register .gs with no local presence.

Sub-Antarctic conservation and research

South Georgia is known for its extreme biodiversity and role in polar scientific research.

Brands seeking a short, memorable extension

Two easy-to-remember letters, with no significant registration restrictions.

Antarctic expedition tourism

A reference point for expedition cruises toward Antarctica.

.GS vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

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

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.gs This page Any project, with no restrictions None Check price
.com Any project None $14.99/year

Registration process

How to register your .GS 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.

02

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 .GS domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .GS domain

Do I need a connection to South Georgia to register a .gs domain?

No. It is a fully open extension, with no residency or local presence restrictions.

Who manages the .gs domain?

The Government of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI), with operation by Atlantis North Ltd. from Dundee, United Kingdom. It was registered with IANA on July 31, 1997.

How long does it take to register a .gs domain?

The process is usually resolved within up to 7 days.

Does .gs support internationalized characters?

No, it currently does not support IDN.

How much does a .gs domain cost?

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

Can I register my .gs domain with miHosting?

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

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The .gs domain is the ccTLD of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, registered with IANA on July 31, 1997, and managed by the GSGSSI, with operation by Atlantis North Ltd. No residency or local presence restrictions. Check with our team for the current price and pair it with our professional hosting.