.gg
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| Introduced | September 1996 |
|---|---|
| TLD type | Country code top-level domain |
| Status | Active |
| Registry | Island Networks |
| Sponsor | Island Networks |
| Intended use | Entities connected with Guernsey |
| Actual use | Popular in Guernsey, gaming, and esports websites |
| Registration restrictions | None |
| Structure | Registrations are directly at second level or under second level generic categories |
| Documents | Registry policy |
| Dispute policies | LDRP |
| Registry website | Island Networks |
.gg is the country code top-level domain for the Bailiwick of Guernsey. The domain is administered by Island Networks, who also administer the .je domain for neighbouring territory Jersey.
In 2003, a Google Search website was made available for Guernsey, which still uses the .gg domain. The search engine DuckDuckGo uses the domain ddg.gg as a redirect to their main website, duckduckgo.com.[1][2]
Usage in video games
Multiple video game and esports websites use this domain, because "gg" is a common initialism used in multiplayer video games as an abbreviation for the phrase "good game", usually said at the end of a match.[3][4] For example, the VoIP application Discord, commonly used with multiplayer games, uses the domain discord.gg as a redirect to their main website, discord.com, as well as for Discord server invite links.
Second-level domains
Names have been registered principally directly at second level, however the following legacy sub-domain are still open for registration:
- .co.gg: commercial/personal domains
- .net.gg: Internet service providers and commercial
- .org.gg: organizations (free to local good causes)
See also
References
- ^ "DuckDuckGo official forums". DuckDuckGo. 22 March 2012.
- ^ Roberts, Nigel (August 2016). ".GG and .JE celebrate two decades of service to the local community". channelisles.net. Retrieved September 12, 2016.
- ^ Beal, Vangie. "What is GG? Webopedia Definition". www.webopedia.com. Retrieved 2019-03-10.
- ^ "GG". Gaming Glossary. 2017-03-02. Retrieved 2019-03-10.