Second-level domain / Côte d'Ivoire

.GO.CI domain
explained.

Not open to public Registry: ARTCI Africa Domains
Quick answer

.go.ci is a second-level domain run by ARTCI. It is not open for public registration, so you cannot buy a .go.ci name from any registrar. .go.ci belongs to Côte d'Ivoire and is meant for Government websites. If you like the word, pick an open extension such as .com, .pk or .co instead.

1 yrMIN TERM
60 daysTRANSFER LOCK
YesAUTH CODE
YesWHOIS PRIVACY
TypeSecond-level domain
RegistryARTCI
RegionCôte d'Ivoire
Best forGovernment bodies of Côte d'Ivoire only
Term1 to 5 years
Transfer time5 to 10 days
DNSSECNot offered
Dispute policyRegistry policy
01 / Overview

What is .go.ci?

.go.ci belongs to Côte d'Ivoire and is meant for Government websites. ARTCI, the telecom regulator of Côte d'Ivoire, manages the .ci country code.

This extension is not available for public registration. Only government bodies of Côte d'Ivoire can register a go.ci domain. It is not open to the public. We keep this page so you can see what .go.ci is and choose a similar extension that is open.

Not available to Pakistani users. It is reserved for the government of Côte d'Ivoire. That is the kind of use .go.ci is built for.

Terms run from 1 to 5 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 .go.ci

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

Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .go.ci

Full .GO.CI policy terms →
Registration

.go.ci is not open for registration by the public.

Renewal

Not applicable.

Transfer

Not applicable.

Lifecycle

Not applicable.

DNSSEC

The .go.ci registry does not offer DNSSEC signing at this time, so DS records cannot be added.

Registration data and privacy

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

06 / Compare

.go.ci vs the usual suspects

ExtensionRegisterRenewRule
.go.ciRs 2,200Rs 2,492Closed
.comRs 3,864Rs 4,038Open
.com.pkRs 4,200Rs 4,500Open
.netRs 5,686Rs 7,065Open
07 / Same family

Other extensions like .go.ci

Did you know

ARTCI, the telecom regulator of Côte d'Ivoire, manages the .ci country code.

08 / FAQ

.go.ci questions,
answered simply.

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Can I buy a .go.ci domain?

No. Only government bodies of Côte d'Ivoire can register a go.ci domain. 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 .go.ci?

ARTCI operates .go.ci. .go.ci belongs to Côte d'Ivoire and is meant for Government websites.

Why does DomainWalay show .go.ci if it cannot be registered?

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

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