Brand TLD

.GLE domain
explained.

Not open to public Registry: Google Registry Others
Quick answer

.gle is a brand TLD run by Google Registry. It is not open for public registration, so you cannot buy a .gle name from any registrar. The .gle extension is held by Google and is used for short links such as goo.gle. If you like the word, pick an open extension such as .com, .pk or .co instead.

1 yrMIN TERM
0 daysTRANSFER LOCK
YesAUTH CODE
YesWHOIS PRIVACY
TypeBrand TLD
RegistryGoogle Registry
RegionWorldwide
Best forNot available for public registration
Term1 to 10 years
Transfer timeNot applicable
DNSSECSupported
Dispute policyUDRP
01 / Overview

What is .gle?

Google uses g.co and goo.gle as short link addresses. The .gle extension is held by Google and is used for short links such as goo.gle.

This extension is not available for public registration. Reserved for the brand owner. It is not open to the public. We keep this page so you can see what .gle is and choose a similar extension that is open.

You cannot buy this one, but a short link service can use an open extension such as .link or .click. That is the kind of use .gle is built for.

You can register .gle for 1 to 10 years at a time. Renew before the expiry date to keep your website and email running. Late renewal rules depend on the registry, so do not wait for the last day.

02 / Requirements checklist

What you need to register .gle

!Public registrationNot available
✓AlternativeChoose an open extension such as .com or .pk
03 / Rules and lifecycle

Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .gle

Full .GLE policy terms →
Registration

.gle is not open for registration by the public.

Renewal

Not applicable.

Transfer

Not applicable.

Lifecycle

Not applicable.

DNSSEC

DNSSEC is supported for .gle. You can add DS records from your DNS panel once your DNS provider signs the zone.

Registration data and privacy

Public WHOIS and RDAP output for .gle is redacted for most personal data. Registration data still has to be accurate, and the registry can ask for it.

06 / Compare

.gle vs the usual suspects

ExtensionRegisterRenewRule
.gleAsk for priceAsk for priceClosed
.comRs 3,864Rs 4,038Open
.com.pkRs 4,200Rs 4,500Open
.netRs 5,686Rs 7,065Open
Did you know

Google uses g.co and goo.gle as short link addresses.

08 / FAQ

.gle questions,
answered simply.

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Can I buy a .gle domain?

No. Reserved for the brand owner. It is not open to the public. You can pick an open extension with a similar meaning instead, such as .com, .pk or .co.

Who owns .gle?

Google Registry operates .gle. The .gle extension is held by Google and is used for short links such as goo.gle.

Why does DomainWalay show .gle if it cannot be registered?

Many people search for .gle and want to know what it is. This page gives the facts and points you to extensions that are open.

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