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{{short description|Internet country-code top level domain for Guernsey}}
{{Short description|Internet country-code top level domain for Guernsey}}
{{More citations needed|date=January 2021}}
{{Use British English|date=August 2023}}
{{Infobox Top level domain
{{Infobox Top level domain
| name = .gg
| name = .gg
| image = DotGG domain logo.svg
| image = DotGG domain logo.svg
| introduced = {{start date and age|1996|8|7|df=y}}
| introduced = {{start date and age|1996|8|7|df=y}}
| type = [[Country code top-level domain]]
| type = [[Country code top-level domain]]
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| registry = Island Networks
| registry = Island Networks
| sponsor = Island Networks
| sponsor = Island Networks
| intendeduse = Entities connected with {{flag|Guernsey}}
| intendeduse = Entities connected with [[Guernsey]]
| actualuse = Websites in Guernsey, as well as gaming and [[esports]] websites
| actualuse = Websites in Guernsey, as well as gaming, [[esports]] and gambling websites
| structure = Registrations are directly at second level or under second level generic categories
| structure = Registrations are directly at second level or under second level generic categories
| restrictions = None
| restrictions = None
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}}
}}


'''.gg''' is the [[country code top-level domain]] for the [[Bailiwick of Guernsey]]. The domain is administered by Island Networks, who also administer the [[.je]] domain for neighbouring territory [[Jersey]]. The domain was chosen as other possible codes - [[.gu]], [[.gs]], and [[.gy]] - were already allocated .
'''.gg''' is the [[country code top-level domain]] for the [[Bailiwick of Guernsey]]. The domain is administered by Island Networks, who also administer the [[.je]] domain for neighbouring territory [[Jersey]].<ref name="bbc2">{{cite news |title=Channel Islands internet domains block suicide promotion |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-guernsey-67361436 |access-date=10 July 2024 |work=BBC |date=9 November 2023}}</ref> The domain was chosen as other possible codes were already allocated. [[Nigel Roberts]] and Laurie Brown, co-founders of Island Networks, created the .gg and .je domains in 1996 by proposing them to [[Jon Postel]] of the [[Internet Assigned Numbers Authority]].<ref name="bbc2"/><ref name="bbc"/><ref name="gp">{{cite news |title=Local firms promote their island on the internet |url=https://guernseypress.com/news/2009/09/11/local-firms-promote-their-island-on-the-internet/ |work=[[Guernsey Press]] |access-date=10 July 2024 |date=11 September 2009}}</ref> In the late 2000s, there was an increase in usage of the domains by local companies, with there being about 10,000 .gg and .je domain names by 2009.<ref name="gp"/>


== Usage in video games ==
== Usage in video games ==
Multiple [[video game]], [[Online streamer |streamer]]s and [[esports]] websites use this domain because "gg" is a common [[initialism]] used in multiplayer video games as an abbreviation for the phrase "[[glossary of video game terms#GG|good game]]", usually said at the end of a match.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Allemann |first=Andrew |date=2021-10-28 |title=Investing in .gg domains is going to become more expensive |url=https://domainnamewire.com/2021/10/28/investing-in-gg-domains-is-going-to-become-more-expensive/ |access-date=2022-07-10 |website=Domain Name Wire |language=en-US}}</ref> For example, the VoIP application [[Discord (software)|Discord]], commonly used with multiplayer games, uses the domain discord.gg as a redirect to their main website, discord.com, as well as for Discord server invite links. Some other sites that are based around Discord also use the .gg domain, such as emoji.gg, which provides emojis for use on Discord.
Multiple [[video game]], [[Online streamer |streamer]]s and [[esports]] websites use this domain because "gg" is a common [[initialism]] used in multiplayer video games as an abbreviation for the phrase "[[GG (gaming)|good game]]", usually said at the end of a match.<ref name="bbc">{{cite news |title=Gamers using .gg domain name 'good for Guernsey', says creator |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx726l23dlpo |access-date=10 July 2024 |work=BBC |date=8 July 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Allemann |first=Andrew |date=2021-10-28 |title=Investing in .gg domains is going to become more expensive |url=https://domainnamewire.com/2021/10/28/investing-in-gg-domains-is-going-to-become-more-expensive/ |access-date=2022-07-10 |website=Domain Name Wire |language=en-US}}</ref> For example, the VoIP application [[Discord (software)|Discord]], commonly used with multiplayer games, uses the domain discord.gg as a redirect to their main website, discord.com, as well as for Discord server invite links.<ref name="row"/> Other websites also use the .gg domain, such as fortnite.gg;<ref name="bbc"/> emoji.gg, which provides emojis for Discord;{{cn|date=July 2024}} start.gg,<ref name="row">{{cite web |last1=Thorpe |first1=Amy |title=What's in a domain name? |url=https://restofworld.org/2023/whats-in-a-domain-name/ |website=[[Rest of World]] |access-date=10 July 2024 |date=21 September 2023}}</ref> an eSports platform; wiki.gg, a wiki hosting service;{{cn|date=July 2024}} and cloudbase.gg,<ref name="row"/> which keeps tracks of games availability in [[cloud gaming]] services.


==Second-level domains==
==Second-level domains==
Names have been registered principally directly at second level, however, the following legacy sub-domains are still open for registration:
Names have been registered principally directly at second level, but the following legacy sub-domains are still open for registration:


* '''.co.gg''': commercial/personal domains
* '''.co.gg''': commercial/personal domains
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==See also==
==See also==
* [[.gb]]
* [[.gb]]
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* [[.me]]
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* [[.tv]]
* [[.uk]]
* [[.uk]]
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* [[.tv]]
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* [[.me]]


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Communications in Guernsey]]
[[Category:Communications in Guernsey]]
[[Category:Computer-related introductions in 1996]]
[[Category:Internet properties established in 1996]]
[[Category:Council of European National Top Level Domain Registries members]]
[[Category:Council of European National Top Level Domain Registries members]]
[[Category:Country code top-level domains]]
[[Category:Country code top-level domains]]

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Revision as of 12:54, 13 July 2024

.gg
Introduced7 August 1996; 28 years ago (1996-08-07)
TLD typeCountry code top-level domain
StatusActive
RegistryIsland Networks
SponsorIsland Networks
Intended useEntities connected with Guernsey
Actual useWebsites in Guernsey, as well as gaming, esports and gambling websites
Registration restrictionsNone
StructureRegistrations are directly at second level or under second level generic categories
DocumentsT&C
Dispute policiesDRS
DNSSECYes
Registry websiteIsland Networks

.gg is the country code top-level domain for the Bailiwick of Guernsey. The domain is administered by Island Networks, who also administer the .je domain for neighbouring territory Jersey.[1] The domain was chosen as other possible codes were already allocated. Nigel Roberts and Laurie Brown, co-founders of Island Networks, created the .gg and .je domains in 1996 by proposing them to Jon Postel of the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority.[1][2][3] In the late 2000s, there was an increase in usage of the domains by local companies, with there being about 10,000 .gg and .je domain names by 2009.[3]

Usage in video games

Multiple video game, streamers and esports websites use this domain because "gg" is a common initialism used in multiplayer video games as an abbreviation for the phrase "good game", usually said at the end of a match.[2][4] For example, the VoIP application Discord, commonly used with multiplayer games, uses the domain discord.gg as a redirect to their main website, discord.com, as well as for Discord server invite links.[5] Other websites also use the .gg domain, such as fortnite.gg;[2] emoji.gg, which provides emojis for Discord;[citation needed] start.gg,[5] an eSports platform; wiki.gg, a wiki hosting service;[citation needed] and cloudbase.gg,[5] which keeps tracks of games availability in cloud gaming services.

Second-level domains

Names have been registered principally directly at second level, but the following legacy sub-domains are still open for registration:

  • .co.gg: commercial/personal domains
  • .net.gg: Internet service providers and commercial
  • .org.gg: organizations (free to local good causes)

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Channel Islands internet domains block suicide promotion". BBC. 9 November 2023. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "Gamers using .gg domain name 'good for Guernsey', says creator". BBC. 8 July 2024. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Local firms promote their island on the internet". Guernsey Press. 11 September 2009. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  4. ^ Allemann, Andrew (2021-10-28). "Investing in .gg domains is going to become more expensive". Domain Name Wire. Retrieved 2022-07-10.
  5. ^ a b c Thorpe, Amy (21 September 2023). "What's in a domain name?". Rest of World. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
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