About .gdn domains

About .gdn domains

.GDN is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) delegated in the DNS root zone. The registry operator responsible for .GDN is listed by IANA as Joint Stock Company "Navigation-information systems". Anyone can typically register a .GDN name through an accredited registrar, subject to the registry’s registration policy and ICANN consensus policies.

.gdn (short for Global Domain Name) is a generic top-level domain (TLD) name. It is a generic TLD as it has no intended audience and can be used by anyone. The Registry Agreement was made official on July 31, 2014. It became available to the general public on 7 March 2016. The top three countries where .gdn is registered are the United States, China, and the Russian Federation. .gdn made 300,000+ registrations in less than a year after general public launch. The domain is registered in 119 countries.

Who can register .gdn domains?

Eligibility is defined by the registry operator and its registrars. Most gTLDs are open to anyone worldwide. Many ccTLDs are also open globally; some require local presence, citizenship, or trademark rights. Always confirm current policy with the registry or your registrar.

Registration restrictions

Character rules below follow common ICANN LDH conventions. Individual registries and registrars may impose extra eligibility, length, or residency rules.

Length

1 – 63 characters (label before .gdn)

Can use

Letters (a–z), numbers (0–9), and hyphens (not first/last or consecutive in restricted cases)

Cannot use

Special characters (e.g. & # @) in standard LDH labels

IDNs

Varies by registry — check IDN support with the registry or your registrar

Features

Operational features (privacy, parking, protection) are registrar-level, not defined by the IANA root zone record.

Registry information

Sponsor / manager

Joint Stock Company "Navigation-information systems"

Registration services

http://www.nic.gdn

WHOIS server

whois.nic.gdn

RDAP server

https://rdap.nic.gdn/