No local presence, company, or VAT number requiredApplication processed within a single dayTechnically tied to AFNIC, the .fr registry

.gf Domain

.gf is the ccTLD of French Guiana, registered with IANA on July 25, 1996, and managed by CANAL+ TELECOM. It requires no local presence, registered company, or VAT number; anyone or any entity in the world can register it.

1996 Year created
ccTLD Extension type (IANA)
On request Registration price / year
Open Registration restrictions

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About the .GF domain

What is the .GF domain?

.gf is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) of French Guiana, an overseas department of France in South America, registered with IANA on July 25, 1996, and managed by CANAL+ TELECOM, based in Baie-Mahault. Technical management is tied to AFNIC, the same French registry that operates the .fr extension, reflecting French Guiana's status as a territory integrated into the French Republic.

Registration is open to individuals and legal entities from any country in the world, with no need for local presence, a company registered in the territory, or a VAT number, notably simplifying the process compared to other French overseas ccTLDs. No mandatory administrative contact is required either. Application processing is fast, typically resolved within a single day. Regulations require the domain name not to infringe third-party rights or violate French Guiana's cultural, religious, or social values, and prohibit providing false information or violating public order.
Extension .GF
IANA type ccTLD
Created in 1996
Registry CANAL+ TELECOM, based in Baie-Mahault; technical management tied to AFNIC, the French registry that also operates .fr
Country / territory French Guiana
Restrictions None
Registration On request
Renewal On request

Uses of .GF

Who is the .GF domain for?

These are the most common situations where .GF is the ideal extension.

Business and projects in French Guiana

The most direct, geographically coherent use: companies and services with genuine activity in the territory.

Unrestricted international projects

Anyone or any company in the world can register .gf with no local presence.

Aerospace sector (Kourou Space Centre)

French Guiana hosts the European spaceport, base of Ariane launches.

Tourism and Amazonian biodiversity

The territory combines Amazon rainforest with Caribbean and French identity.

.GF vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .GF with the most common alternatives to help you choose.

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.gf This page Any project, with no restrictions None Check price
.fr France (connection to the mainland) None Check price
.com Any project None $14.99/year

Registration process

How to register your .GF domain at miHosting

01

Check availability

Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.

02

Complete registration

Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.

03

Your domain is live

Within minutes your .GF domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .GF domain

Do I need a presence in French Guiana to register a .gf domain?

No. Registration is open to people and companies from any country, with no local presence or company registered in the territory required.

How long does it take to process a .gf domain?

Processing is fast, typically resolved within a single day.

Why is .gf tied to AFNIC?

Technical management is related to AFNIC, the French registry that also operates .fr, reflecting French Guiana's status as a French overseas territory.

Who manages the .gf domain?

CANAL+ TELECOM, based in Baie-Mahault. It was registered with IANA on July 25, 1996.

How much does a .gf domain cost?

The price varies by registrar. Check with our miHosting team to confirm the current price.

Can I register my .gf domain with miHosting?

Yes. Contact our team to confirm availability and the current price for this extension.

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