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GENERAL |
The policy of the NIC is intended to encourage activity that empowers and enhances Internet services in the country. Terms used:
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HOW TO REGISTER |
The only valid way currently of registering domains under .GM is through a registrar (a list of registrars is found here).
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2ND AND 3RD LEVEL DOMAINS IN THE GAMBIA |
The Gambia NIC registers 2nd level domains under the GM domain. There is no provision for 3rd level domain registration and so most Internet addresses under the GM ccTLD has the format http//server.domain.gm. Domain owners with their own domain name servers can of course create subdomains under their registered domain(s) using their own name servers. Note that a number of domins, including but not limited to COM, EDU, GOV, MIL, ORG, CO, AC etc. will currently not be granted to avoid confusion with ccTLD practices that register 3rd level domains. |
ACCEPTABLE DOMAIN NAMES |
Ordinary registration clause: An entity (person, organisation or company) residing in, providing information or services for or about The Gambia, or otherwise benefiting the local Internet community of The Gambia may register domain names through a registrar.
The name protection clause: An organisation needing to protect their name may register a term if it is clearly and unambiguously identifying the registrant organisation. The validity of the connection is checked by the .GM ccTLD administration. When in doubt the given administrative contact / domain owner will be consulted to ascertain the connection between the applicant and the domain name.
The Registrant (“owner”) of the domain should always be registered as the Admin contact, and must have an email address unrelated to the Registrar company. The “Domain Squatting” clause: Valid domain name clause: |
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