Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some frequently asked questions regarding our domain registration services.
A: A domain name registry is an organization that manages top-level domain names. They create domain name extensions, set the rules for that domain name, and work with registrars to make domain names available to the public. .gy is a country-code domain Registry (.gy ccTLD)
A: The registrar is an accredited organization that sells domain names to the public. .gy Domain Name Registry has both local and International registrars
A: A registrant is an individual or an organization who registers a domain name.
A: Nameservers are a crucial part of your domain name because they act as a map, directing users from your domain name to the web server where your website and email are hosted. Without nameservers, visitors would not be able to find and view
your website. When you sign up for a web hosting account, your hosting company will provide
you with the nameservers you need. Keep in mind that every .gy domain must be pointed to at least two nameservers.
Some popular web hosting companies include:
• Bluehost
• GoDaddy
• Wix
You can visit their websites directly to learn more about their pricing and services.
A: Anyone can, there are no residency requirements.
A: No limit exists on the number of domain names that any Registrar or Registrant can register.
A: You can register a domain for 1–10 years.
A: Yes. We will process your application and wait for your new nameserver information (at least 2 name servers are required) before activating your domain.
A: Yes. The request must be made by the Registrar or the current Registrant of the domain.
A: We are a DNS registry and so we only provide nameserver entries for your domain. Contact our trusted partner, Revamped.GY for any help along that line.
A: All (except NS) records for your domain must be entered by your hosting company or into your hosting service.
A: At present we personally do not accept credit card payments. Credit card payments can only be done through our registrars who accept credit card payments.
A: Our wire transfer information is listed on this website, see here: https://registry.gy/payment/
Register Your .gy Domain.
First, check if the name is available, then head to our registration form to get started. After payment is processed, your new domain is yours!
For help with registration, you can email us.
domain@registry.gy
-Registry.GY