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.gi Domain: Gibraltar ccTLD Guide
.gi is the country-code top-level domain for Gibraltar.
Overview
.gi is the country-code top-level domain for Gibraltar, in Europe. It is managed by Sapphire Networks.
Registrants need a local Gibraltar address and registered business or organisation; Openprovider offers no local-presence service.
Who can register
Direct registration generally needs a real connection to the country, such as citizenship, residence, a local company, a local trademark or a local contact.
Second-level endings: Mostly under .com.gi; also .ltd.gi, .gov.gi, .edu.gi, .org.gi.
Rules and prices change. This summary is general information, not legal advice: confirm the current policy with the registry before you buy. The registry's website is nic.gi. The official record for .gi is in the IANA root zone database.
Before you buy a .gi name
- Check the renewal price as well as the first-year price. Our cost calculator shows what a name really costs over time.
- Make sure you meet the eligibility rules yourself, without relying on a trustee if you can avoid it.
- Search for trademarks and for the same name in .com.
- Say the name out loud: will people type it correctly?
Weighing up a specific .gi name? TLD.is gives an AI appraisal that explains a name's strengths and weaknesses.
Frequently asked questions
What country is .gi?
.gi is the country-code top-level domain for Gibraltar.
Who runs the .gi domain?
The .gi registry is managed by Sapphire Networks.
Can I register a .gi domain from another country?
Usually not directly. .gi generally requires a local connection, such as citizenship, residence, a local company, trademark or contact. Some registrars offer trustee services, which carry their own risks.
Does Google treat .gi as a country domain?
Yes. Google normally treats .gi as a signal that a site targets Gibraltar.
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Sources checked: icannwiki.org ยท support.openprovider.eu. Last reviewed October 2026.
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