.gal registration
.gal is intended for websites connected with Galicia, its language, culture, communities, and activities. It suits cultural groups, local initiatives, publishers, businesses, and personal projects that want this connection to be visible in the address itself. Applicants must provide the domain’s intended use, and the registry may request further holder information to confirm identity and compliance with its rules. Registration does not require a special procedure. Available names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, with labels from 1 to 63 characters. A clear, relevant intended-use statement helps keep the application focused on the registry’s required checks. host.yt can be used to search for an available .gal name and submit the registration details. To move an existing .gal domain to host.yt, remove any transfer lock at the current registrar and request the authorization code. Transfers can take several days, and completion adds one year to the domain’s expiry date. Changing the holder is a separate authenticated process: validation emails go to both the current and future holders, and the request is cancelled if it is not completed within five days. A holder change does not alter the expiry date.
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Specifications
| Registration | 49.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 49.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 64.99 EUR |
| Restore | 49.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 49.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .gal extension stand for?
gal represents Galicia and signals a connection to the Galician language, culture, community, or region. It gives visitors immediate context before they open the site, making it especially relevant for organizations, businesses, publishers, and personal projects whose identity or work is tied to Galicia.
Who can register a .gal domain?
gal registration is open, and names are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no special application procedure, but the applicant must state the intended use of the domain and may be asked for further holder information so the registry can verify identity and compliance.
Are there restrictions or required documents for registering .gal?
A mandatory intended-use field is required for a .gal application. The registry may also request additional owner information to identify the holder and check compliance with its registration rules. No standard document package applies to every application, but any verification details requested by the registry must be supplied.
Is .gal a good choice, and what projects is it suited to?
gal is a focused choice for projects with a meaningful connection to Galicia or the Galician language and culture. It can suit regional businesses, cultural associations, public initiatives, publishers, community projects, events, and personal sites that benefit from making this identity clear in their domain name.
When does .gal make more sense than .com?
gal makes more sense when Galician identity, language, culture, or regional relevance is central to the project. It communicates that focus more clearly than .com. Choose .com when broad international familiarity matters more; choose .gal when a precise community connection is more valuable than universal recognition.
How quickly is a .gal domain registered, and how long does it last?
gal names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Completion time can depend on validation of the mandatory intended-use information and any additional holder details requested by the registry. The confirmed expiry date defines the active term, while a completed inbound transfer adds one year to that date.
How do I transfer a .gal domain to host.yt?
First disable the transfer lock with your current registrar and obtain the domain’s authorization code. Submit that code when starting the transfer to host.yt. The process may take several days. Once completed, one year is added to the existing expiry date of the .gal domain.