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United Kingdom (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
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About .gb
Country code TLD for the United Kingdom, historically reserved but rarely used; most UK websites prefer .co.uk or .uk. The .gb ccTLD exists but has very limited public registration availability.
Intended Use
Reserved for United Kingdom entities; rarely used
Registration Restrictions
Heavily restricted; .uk and .co.uk are preferred alternatives
Quick Facts
- Country
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- DNSSEC
- Supported
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is .gb used for?
Country code TLD for the United Kingdom, historically reserved but rarely used; most UK websites prefer .co.uk or .uk. The .gb ccTLD exists but has very limited public registration availability.
Who can register a .gb domain?
Heavily restricted; .uk and .co.uk are preferred alternatives
Who manages the .gb top-level domain?
The .gb TLD is managed under the oversight of ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers).