Brand TLD

.GUGE domain
explained.

Not open to public Registry: Google Registry Others

Quick answer

.guge is a brand TLD run by Google Registry. It is not open for public registration, so you cannot buy a .guge name from any registrar. The .guge extension is held by Google. Guge is the Chinese pronunciation of the Google name. 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 .guge?

This extension was added to the root zone as part of the new gTLD program. The .guge extension is held by Google. Guge is the Chinese pronunciation of the Google name.

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

You cannot buy this one, but a similar open extension such as .com or .co works well. That is the kind of use .guge is built for.

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 .guge

!Public registrationNot available

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

03 / Rules and lifecycle

Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .guge

Full .GUGE policy terms →

Registration

.guge is not open for registration by the public.

Renewal

Not applicable.

Transfer

Not applicable.

Lifecycle

Not applicable.

DNSSEC

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

06 / Compare

.guge vs the usual suspects

Extension	Register	Renew	Rule
.guge	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

This extension was added to the root zone as part of the new gTLD program.

08 / FAQ

.guge questions,
answered simply.

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Can I buy a .guge 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 .guge?

Google Registry operates .guge. The .guge extension is held by Google. Guge is the Chinese pronunciation of the Google name.

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

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

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