.GB Domain
The .GB domain extension was originally intended as the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Great Britain. However, it is not actively used or available for registration.
Registry & Technical Information
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Registration Requirements:
Not available for public registration.
Additional Information
Country Code Top-Level Domain intended for Great Britain, but not in active use.
Although .GB was originally assigned to Great Britain, the .UK domain is used instead. The .GB domain remains reserved but unused.
Frequently Asked Questions
The .GB domain extension was originally intended as the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Great Britain. However, it is not actively used or available for registration. The .GB TLD is managed by Nominet UK and was introduced in 1985.
Registration for .GB domains has the following restrictions: Not available for public registration.
Pricing for .GB domains varies by registrar. Contact your preferred domain registrar for current pricing information and any promotional offers.
WHOIS information for .GB domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: null. You can also use the RDAP service at null for more structured data access.
Many accredited domain registrars support .GB domain registration. Contact your preferred registrar to confirm availability and pricing.
As a country code TLD, .GB provides geographic identity and can improve local SEO rankings. It's ideal for businesses and individuals targeting a specific geographic market.