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.gm Domain: Gambia ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.gm is the country-code top-level domain for the Gambia.

Overview

.gm is the country-code top-level domain for the Gambia, in Africa. It is managed by GM-NIC (Gambia Telecommunications Company).

Registrants must show a real connection to The Gambia, as a general service with no Gambian tie is not eligible.

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: Also .gov.gm, .edu.gm.

Before you buy a .gm 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?

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Frequently asked questions

What country is .gm?

.gm is the country-code top-level domain for the Gambia.

Who runs the .gm domain?

The .gm registry is managed by GM-NIC (Gambia Telecommunications Company).

Can I register a .gm domain from another country?

Usually not directly. .gm 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 .gm as a country domain?

Yes. Google normally treats .gm as a signal that a site targets the Gambia.

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Sources checked: en.wikipedia.org · portal.domgate.com. Last reviewed October 2026.

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