Register .gr for 2 to 10 years. Names can use letters, numbers and hyphens, from 2 to 63 characters, and cannot start or end with a hyphen. Internationalized names in supported scripts are allowed. No documents are needed.
Country-code TLD / Greece
.GR domain
.GR domain
in Pakistan.
Quick answer
.gr is a country-code TLD for businesses with customers in Greece. Anyone in the world can register a .gr name. No Greek address is needed. You can register it from Pakistan with DomainWalay, pay in PKR, and manage DNS from one panel. Minimum term is 2 years. Registration costs Rs 3,402 for 2 years in PKR.
2 yrMIN TERM
0 daysTRANSFER LOCK
YesAUTH CODE
NoWHOIS PRIVACY
TypeCountry-code TLD
RegistryFORTH-ICS
RegionGreece
Best forBusinesses with customers in Greece
Term2 to 10 years
Transfer timeUsually within a few days
DNSSECNot offered
Dispute policyEETT (Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission)
01 / Overview
What is .gr?
The .gr extension belongs to Greece and is managed by FORTH-ICS. .gr names are registered in two year blocks, so the shortest term is two years.
.gr is open to everyone. Anyone in the world can register a .gr name. No Greek address is needed. You do not need any paperwork, and the domain is usually live within minutes of payment.
Here is how it looks in real life. A Pakistani shipping crew agency that works with Greek ship owners can use a .gr site for them.
You can register .gr for 2 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.
Moving .gr to DomainWalay is simple. Unlock the domain at your current provider, get the auth code (also called EPP code), and start the transfer here. Most transfers finish in Usually within a few days.
Who uses .gr in Pakistan
02 / Requirements checklist
What you need to register .gr
✓Who can registerAnyone in the world can register a .gr name. No Greek address is needed.
✓DocumentsNo documents are needed.
✓Minimum term2 years
✓Maximum term10 years
✓Name length2 to 63 characters
✓Contact detailsA working email and phone number for the registrant
✓PaymentPKR by bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa or card
03 / Rules and lifecycleRegistration, renewal and
Full .GR policy terms →Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .gr
Renew .gr any time before expiry. Auto renew is available in the client area. After expiry there is a grace period of about 30 days where renewal is still at the normal price, but the website may stop working. When all periods end, the name is released and anyone can register it.
Transfers of .gr need the domain to be unlocked and a valid auth code from the current registrar. The registrant email must approve the request. Typical time is Usually within a few days.
A .gr name goes through these stages: Active for the paid term, then Expired with a grace period of about 30 days, then Pending delete, then released.
The .gr registry does not offer DNSSEC signing at this time, so DS records cannot be added.
The .gr registry publishes some registrant data. Privacy protection is not available for this extension, so use a business address and email.
04 / Transfer to DomainWalay
Move your .gr in Usually within a few days
Unlock the domainLog in at your current registrar and turn off the transfer lock.
Get the auth codeAsk the current registrar for the auth code, also called the EPP code. It comes by email or shows in the panel.
Start the transfer hereEnter your .gr name and the auth code on DomainWalay and pay the transfer fee. Most transfers add a year to the domain.
Approve the emailThe registrant email gets an approval link. Click it to speed things up.
Done in Usually within a few daysThe domain shows in your DomainWalay client area. Update nameservers if needed.
05 / Complete the setup
Hosting and SSL,
Hosting and SSL,
same login.
Your DomainWalay account also works on HostingWalay and SSLWalay. Add hosting and a certificate for your new .gr without a second signup.
Host it on HostingWalayNVMe hosting from Rs 299 per month, cPanel, free migration, Pakistani support.
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Secure it with SSLWalayDV, OV and EV certificates from Rs 2,687 per year. Padlock and https for your .gr.
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Real life example
A Pakistani shipping crew agency that works with Greek ship owners can use a .gr site for them.
06 / Compare
.gr vs the usual suspects
07 / Same family
Other extensions like .gr
Did you know
.gr names are registered in two year blocks, so the shortest term is two years.
08 / FAQ.gr questions,
.gr questions,
answered simply.
Still unsure? Message us on WhatsApp, we reply in Urdu or English.
Ask a questionWhat is .gr?
The .gr extension belongs to Greece and is managed by FORTH-ICS. .gr names are registered in two year blocks, so the shortest term is two years.
How much does a .gr domain cost in Pakistan?
At DomainWalay, .gr registration is Rs 3,402 for 2 years and renewal is Rs 3,854 per year. Transfer is available on request. Prices are in PKR and include the registry fee. Bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa and cards are accepted.
Who can register .gr?
Anyone in the world can register a .gr name. No Greek address is needed. No documents are needed.
Can I register .gr from Pakistan?
Yes. There is no country rule for .gr. Anyone in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad or any other city can register it and pay in PKR.
How do I transfer my .gr domain to DomainWalay?
Unlock the domain at your current registrar, get the auth code, and start the transfer here with that code. It usually takes Usually within a few days.
What happens if my .gr domain expires?
Renew before the expiry date. Late renewal rules for .gr are set by the registry and can change, so we send reminders 30, 15 and 7 days before expiry.
Is WHOIS privacy available for .gr?
The .gr registry publishes some registrant details, so full privacy is not available. Use a business address and a role email.
Which is better for a Pakistani business, .gr or .pk?
It depends on your audience. .gr suits businesses with customers in Greece. If your customers are mainly in Pakistan, pair it with .pk or .com.pk so you own both.
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