What is .gal?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .gal on April 11, 2014. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on November 7, 2013.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 4 name servers for .gal, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .gal haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.gal).
.gal FAQ
What does .gal mean?
.gal is a generic top-level domain named for the word "gal", and it's aimed at cities & regions. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .gal used for?
.gal is mostly used for cities & regions. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .gal?
None. .gal is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .gal domain extension?
Asociación puntoGAL operates .gal as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .gal created?
.gal was delegated to the DNS root zone on April 11, 2014.
Is .gal a valid domain?
Yes. .gal is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .gal addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .gal domain?
.gal names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Asociación puntoGAL's policy if you're unsure.
Is .gal DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .gal.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed January 7, 2022. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
