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In this article, we will delve into the fascinating world of .gl, exploring its various facets and its importance today. From its origins to its relevance in modern society, .gl has played a fundamental role in various areas, impacting people's lives in different ways. Throughout these pages, we will examine its evolution over time, analyze its implications in different spheres of daily life, and reflect on its influence in today's world. Get ready to immerse yourself in a journey of discovery and learning about .gl, and you will discover the relevance it has in our daily lives.
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Introduced | 8 April 1994 |
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TLD type | Country code top-level domain |
Status | Active |
Registry | TELE Greenland |
Sponsor | TELE Greenland A/S |
Intended use | Entities connected with Greenland |
Actual use | Has some use in Greenland; also used as an abbreviation for Gloucestershire. Previously used by The Pirate Bay and goo.gl URL shortening for Google. |
Registration restrictions | None |
Structure | Names can be registered directly at second level |
DNSSEC | yes |
Registry website | www.nic.gl |
.gl is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) in the Domain Name System of the Internet for Greenland. The domain is available for Internet services worldwide and registrations are handled by ICANN-accredited domain name registrars.
The domain name has sometimes been marketed as standing for "good luck", "graphics library" or Gloucestershire.
In December 2009, Google released a URL shortener service using the domain hack goo.gl
. The service was shut down on 30 March 2019.
In April 2013, the registry unilaterally voluntarily suspended resolution of thepiratebay.gl, intended to be a new primary domain name for Bittorrent search engine The Pirate Bay.