Brand TLD

.GMO domain
explained.

Not open to public Registry: GMO Internet Others

Quick answer

.gmo is a brand TLD run by GMO Internet. It is not open for public registration, so you cannot buy a .gmo name from any registrar. The .gmo extension is held by GMO Internet Group, a Japanese internet company that also runs a public registry business. 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

RegistryGMO Internet

RegionWorldwide

Best forNot available for public registration

Term1 to 10 years

Transfer timeNot applicable

DNSSECSupported

Dispute policyUDRP

01 / Overview

What is .gmo?

GMO Internet Group also operates open extensions such as .shop, .tokyo and .nagoya. The .gmo extension is held by GMO Internet Group, a Japanese internet company that also runs a public registry business.

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 .gmo is and choose a similar extension that is open.

A simple example: You cannot buy this one, but a similar open extension such as .com or .co works well.

Terms run from 1 to 10 years. Longer terms lock in the price and avoid yearly reminders. Once a name expires, recovery depends on registry rules.

02 / Requirements checklist

What you need to register .gmo

!Public registrationNot available

✓AlternativeChoose an open extension such as .com or .pk

03 / Rules and lifecycle

Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .gmo

Full .GMO policy terms →

Registration

.gmo is not open for registration by the public.

Renewal

Not applicable.

Transfer

Not applicable.

Lifecycle

Not applicable.

DNSSEC

DNSSEC is supported for .gmo. 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 .gmo is redacted for most personal data. Registration data still has to be accurate, and the registry can ask for it.

06 / Compare

.gmo vs the usual suspects

Extension	Register	Renew	Rule
.gmo	Ask for price	Ask for price	Closed
.com	Rs 3,864	Rs 4,038	Open
.com.pk	Rs 4,200	Rs 4,500	Open
.net	Rs 5,686	Rs 7,065	Open

Did you know

GMO Internet Group also operates open extensions such as .shop, .tokyo and .nagoya.

08 / FAQ

.gmo questions,
answered simply.

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Can I buy a .gmo 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 .gmo?

GMO Internet operates .gmo. The .gmo extension is held by GMO Internet Group, a Japanese internet company that also runs a public registry business.

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

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

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