Register a .gm Domain in The Gambia

.gm domain names are available for 1 year(s).

The domain registration time frame for .gm during general availability is 1 Month.

domain Names must: A domain name can contain letters (a to z) and the hyphen (-) A second-level domain may be 3-50 characters long Domains containing only numbers will not be delegated 2-letter domains will only be delegated in special cases where an organization has an internationally accepted 2-letter abbreviation) Domains starting with a number will only be delegated in special cases under the name protection clause Common Gambian personal names (first or last) will generally not be accepted.

DNSSEC is not available for .gm domain. Domains that allow DNSSEC protect against counterfeit DNS data by providing origin authentication and integrity protection on that data. Get more information on its pros and cons.

Trustee Service is not available for .gm extension. Trustee Service can help satisfy most local presence requirements when there are restrictions on registering a domain name.

No. At present the .gm domain zone does not provide means to hide the information of the domain owner. All or partial information (name, address, email, etc.) may be displayed in WHOIS.

Grace periods vary for country code Top Level Domains (ccTLD) including Internationalized Domain Names (IDN). Some registries require renewal up to 60 days in advance of the domain name expiration date. There may be a restore period between when the domain expires and when the domain can be registered again.

.gm helps businesses and organizations signal a real connection to Gambia. It is a strong fit for local content, regional ecommerce, public information, professional services, and global brands building trust in that market.

Yes ".gm" extensions expire at the end of every year (December 31st), and need to be renewed at that time regardless of when you registered the domain. This is the registry's policy.

Yes Companies: provide a valid business registration and/or trademark matching the domain name. Having both documents increases the possibilities of getting approved by the registry. Individuals: Only individuals residing in, providing information or services for or about The Gambia, or otherwise benefiting the local Internet community of The Gambia are allowed to register. The client will need to provide documents proving their direct connection to The Gambia. A signed letter of intent outlining in detail what is the intended use for the domain is recommended..

Yes Names causing confusion, offensive, and names contrary to the laws of Gambia are prohibited. Domains that consist of numbers only are prohibited. See FAQs for complete restrictions.

.gm suits organizations, professionals and projects connected with The Gambia or seeking a clear presence in that market.

Usually, yes. A transfer may require an authorization code, owner approval and continued compliance with the registry rules.

Yes. You can point DNS records to your website, email service, hosting platform or forwarding destination.

Search for the name you want, confirm availability and complete the order. If special requirements apply, SoxDomains can review them before submission.

Yes. After activation, you can configure supported records to connect websites, email and other services. Some registries impose special nameserver requirements.

No. Domain registration does not replace a trademark search or grant rights over another party's name. Check for potential conflicts before using it commercially.

Yes. We can help identify known requirements, documents and additional services before submitting the registration. Final approval always remains with the applicable registry.