.ga ccTLD
Gabon
The .ga TLD is the country-code domain for Gabon, a nation in Central Africa. Originally delegated in 1994, it is managed by ANINF, the national agency responsible for digital infrastructure and frequency management. The domain is available to individuals and organizations with ties to Gabon, including residency, professional activity, or cultural connections. It supports internationalized domain names with French-language characters and has been subject to policy changes after the end of free registration via third parties like Freenom.
Registrants must be a natural or legal person or entity with a direct or indirect tie to Gabon — such as residency, professional activity, commercial or cultural involvement. Registration must comply with legitimate and good-faith use policies and cannot be used for phishing, piracy, fraud, resale, or to damage Gabon’s reputation.
.ga Domain Overview
The .ga extension is a country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Agence Nationale des Infrastructures Numériques et des Fréquences (ANINF). .ga was introduced in 1994.
Registration Info
Registration pricing for .ga is not publicly listed. Contact an ICANN-accredited registrar for availability and pricing.
Security Features
- DNSSEC
- CAA Record Support
What Is the History of .ga?
The .ga domain was initially delegated to RIPE NCC in 1994. In 1998, management was transferred to the Office des Postes et Télécommunications de la République Gabonaise (OPT). In 2004, Gabon Telecom took over, and after its privatization in 2007, management became unstable. The Agence Nationale des Infrastructures Numériques et des Fréquences (ANINF) was created in 2011 and formally took over management in early 2012. ANINF was officially redelegated by ICANN on March 29, 2013, to ensure local control and governance of the domain. Free registration campaigns through Freenom ended after concerns over abuse and lack of accountability.
Did you know?
The .ga TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
What Is .ga Used For?
The .ga TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
Local businesses and organizations
Gabonese cultural sites
Government and public sector services
Personal websites with Gabonese ties
Events and initiatives based in Gabon
Popular Websites
How Do I Register a .ga Domain?
Eligibility
Registrants must prove ties to Gabon through residency, professional activity, commerce, or culture. Use must be legitimate, in good faith, and must not violate intellectual property laws, engage in fraud, resale, or harm Gabon’s reputation.
Open Registration
The .ga TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
Registration Process
- Choose an accredited domain registrar that offers .ga domains
- Check domain availability using the registrar's search tool
- Complete the registration process and provide required information
- Pay the registration fee (typically )
- Manage your domain settings through your registrar's control panel
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Disclaimer: The information on this page is sourced from IANA, ICANN, and respective registry operator publications, then structured and formatted with the assistance of AI. While accuracy is a priority, details such as pricing, registration requirements, and policies may change. Always verify with the official registry or an accredited registrar before making registration decisions.