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.gb Domain (United Kingdom (reserved, not used))
.gb is the country-code top-level domain for the United Kingdom.
Overview
United Kingdom (reserved, not used).gb is the country-code top-level domain for the United Kingdom, in Europe.
Reserved and unused; registration under .gb is not possible, and UK sites use .uk.
Reserved for the United Kingdom but not used; the UK uses .uk.
Who can register
Not open: .gb was reserved for the United Kingdom but never opened for general registration.
Rules and prices change. This summary is general information, not legal advice: confirm the current policy with the registry before you buy. The official record for .gb is in the IANA root zone database.
Frequently asked questions
What country is .gb?
.gb is the country-code top-level domain for the United Kingdom.
Who runs the .gb domain?
.gb is reserved by IANA and is not in use.
Can I register a .gb domain from another country?
Not open: .gb was reserved for the United Kingdom but never opened for general registration.
Does Google treat .gb as a country domain?
Yes. Google normally treats .gb as a signal that a site targets the United Kingdom.
Compare and explore
Compare .gb side by side with other extensions, or browse more in Europe:
.at
.be
.ch
.cz
.de
.dk
.es
.euSources checked: en.wikipedia.org. Last reviewed October 2026.
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