Frequently asked questions

The .gp domain extension is the official geographic internet extension for Guadeloupe. It immediately identifies your website as Guadeloupean to your visitors, customers, and partners.

Any company, association, institution, or individual can register a .gp domain, whether you reside in Guadeloupe, mainland France, or internationally. The price depends on your place of residence.

The price is €66.00 excluding VAT per year for residents of France and €89.00 excluding VAT per year for those outside France. See the Pricing page for all extensions (.com.gp, .net.gp, .org.gp, .mobi.gp).

Use the search engine on the homepage: verification is instantaneous with the official nic.gp registry database.

Payment is made by bank transfer. Bank details and order reference will be provided to you upon order confirmation, and then reiterated by email.

Your domain will be activated upon receipt of your payment, after verification of your application. You will receive a confirmation email as soon as it is activated.

Yes. The URL redirection option (€9.90 excl. VAT/year) points your .gp domain to any address: your current website, your Facebook page, etc.

Yes. When placing your order, enter the hostnames and IP addresses of your two DNS servers. You can also change them later by contacting us through your customer account.

You choose when ordering: Whois protection (masking your contact details) is included and activated by default.

Log in to your customer area, go to the "My Domains" section, and then click "Renew". A renewal order will be created, and your domain will be extended for one year upon receipt of payment.

A DNS is a server that allows you to link your .GP domain name to the services you want to use, such as a website or a professional email address.

To finalize your reservation, you must provide at least two DNS servers: • A primary DNS server • A secondary DNS server This information is usually provided by your web hosting provider, your IT service provider, or your email service.

Yes. The DNS settings entered during registration are not final. You can modify them later from your domain name management area on extension.gp. After a change, a propagation delay may be necessary before the new settings are active everywhere.

Après votre demande de changement depuis votre espace de gestion sur extension.gp, un délai pouvant aller jusqu’à 48 heures est nécessaire pour que la modification des DNS soit traitée et pleinement effective.

A .GP domain name allows you to assert your Guadeloupean identity and strengthen your connection with the local community. It inspires confidence in customers searching for a business, association, or service based in Guadeloupe.

A .GP domain name can help search engines understand that your site is primarily aimed at the Guadeloupean public. It can therefore boost your visibility in local searches, especially when users are looking for a product, business, or service in Guadeloupe. Search engine optimization (SEO) also depends on the quality of the site, its content, its speed, and its popularity.

After its expiration, the domain name benefits from a 30-day grace period. During this time, the owner can renew it directly from their management area on extension.gp. After this 30-day period, the domain name becomes available again. The former owner will then have to submit a new registration request, with no guarantee of being able to recover it, as it may also be registered by another person or company.

The technical availability of a domain name does not automatically grant you the right to register or use it. Before registering, verify that the chosen name does not reproduce a trademark, trade name, or company name belonging to a third party. You can, in particular, conduct a prior art search in the INPI database.

The trademark owner can contest your registration and initiate proceedings to request the deletion, blocking, or transfer of the domain name. Depending on the circumstances and the domain's use, they may also claim damages or file a trademark infringement lawsuit. The risk is particularly high if the domain is registered to capitalize on a brand's reputation, divert its customers, create confusion, or attempt to resell it to its owner. This practice can be considered cybersquatting. Recovery or deletion procedures exist in cases of infringement of a third party's rights. Information from Afnic on disputes is available.

The registrant is solely responsible for the domain name they choose to register and its use. extension.gp provides the registration service, but it is the client's responsibility to verify that the requested name does not infringe on the rights of any third party. If in doubt, it is recommended to consult a legal professional specializing in intellectual property before proceeding with the registration.

To limit risks, the domain name must correspond to a real and legitimate project. Before registering it, it is recommended to comply with the following conditions: • Do not reproduce or imitate an existing trademark without the owner's permission. • Do not reserve the name of a company, public figure, or institution in order to profit from their reputation. • Do not attempt to deceive internet users or create confusion with an existing business. • Do not use the domain to divert customers, display misleading advertising, or harm a third party. • Do not reserve the domain primarily to resell it to the trademark owner at an excessive price. • Be able to demonstrate a legitimate interest, such as your own name, your company, your brand, a real project, or a generic term related to your business. • Keep documents that prove your project and the date of its creation. Simply registering a domain name without immediately using it does not automatically constitute cybersquatting. However, the absence of a genuine project, combined with trademark infringement and an attempt to resell it, can be an indication of bad faith. Afnic defines cybersquatting as the registration of a domain name corresponding to a trademark or company in order to resell it, profit from its reputation, or harm it. None of these precautions alone guarantees the absence of litigation. If in doubt, it is recommended to seek the advice of an intellectual property professional.