Frequently Asked Questions

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 organisation that sells domain names to the public. .gy Domain Name Registry has both local and International registrars. They can be found on the registrars page.

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:

• Hostinger

• Bluehost

• Cloudflare

• Siteground

• GoDaddy

• Wix

• Namecheap

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/

1. Your hosting provider (e.g., Cloudflare, GoDaddy, Bluehost, or Hostinger) will supply two or more nameservers for your domain.
2. Provide these nameservers to your domain registrar so that your domain can be delegated to the hosting provider. Some registrars allow you to enter the nameservers directly through the domain management panel.
   
   
3. The hosting provider will typically grant access to a DNS management interface such as cPanel, where you can add and manage DNS records for your domain.

Common DNS Record Types and Their Uses

• A Record: Maps your domain name to a specific IP address (e.g., 192.0.2.1).
• CNAME Record: Redirects a subdomain (e.g., sales.example.com) to another domain name.
• MX Record: Specifies the mail server responsible for receiving email for the domain.
• TXT Record: Stores text information used for verification and security purposes (e.g., SPF, DKIM, or domain ownership verification).

Many services—such as Google, Microsoft, Cloudflare, and Amazon Web Services—require domain ownership verification before allowing you to configure services like email, hosting, or security features.

Common Methods for Verifying Domain Ownership

1. WHOIS Verification
   Some systems verify ownership by checking the domain’s WHOIS registration details.

The verification service will review the information listed with the domain registrar. For .gy domains, the WHOIS records can be checked at:
https://whois.registry.gy

2. DNS Record Verification (Most Common)
   This method requires you to add a special TXT record to your domain’s DNS settings.

For example, Google may ask you to add the following DNS record:

Type: TXT
Name: @
Value: google-site-verification=abc123xyz
TTL: 3600

Once the record is added, the service checks the DNS configuration to confirm domain ownership.

3. Email Verification
   Some platforms verify ownership by sending an email to a domain-related address.

Example:
admin@market.gy

You confirm ownership by clicking the verification link included in the email.

The zone file for your domain can typically be obtained from your hosting provider.

Log in to the DNS management interface or control panel (such as cPanel) provided by your hosting organization. Under the DNS Management or Zone Editor section, look for the option to export or download the zone file for your domain.

Adding DNSSEC (Domain Name System Security Extensions) to your domain enhances the security and reliability of DNS responses. DNSSEC helps ensure that DNS data is authentic and protects users from spoofing or tampering attacks.

How to Add DNSSEC to Your Domain

1. Log in to the control panel (such as cPanel) provided by your hosting provider.
2. Locate the DNSSEC settings and enable or activate DNSSEC for your domain. Some hosting providers do not provide DNSSEC for the domains they are hosting
3. Retrieve the DS (Delegation Signer) record, which typically includes the following information:
   • Key Tag
   • Algorithm
   • Digest Type
   • Digest
4. Submit the DS record details to your domain registrar. Some registrars allow you to enter the DS record directly through the domain management interface.