What is .gh?
A little context on Ghana: the capital is Accra, the main language is English, the currency is the Ghanaian cedi (GHS) and the international dialing code is +233.
Ghana shares land borders with 3 countries, so the ccTLDs next door are .bf (Burkina Faso), .ci (Ivory Coast) and .tg (Togo).
IANA lists Network Computer Systems Limited as the manager of .gh, with an address in Ghana. The registry's website is http://www.nic.gh. ccTLD managers set their own policies — who can register, which second-level names exist, pricing to registrars — so those rules differ from country to country.
On the technical side, .gh is served by 3 authoritative name servers, 1 of them reachable over IPv6. There is no DS record for .gh in the root zone, which means the TLD is not DNSSEC-signed at the top level. Registration data is published over WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.gh).
.gh FAQ
What country is .gh?
.gh is the country-code top-level domain for Ghana, in Western Africa.
What is Ghana's domain extension?
Ghana's website extension is .gh, its country-code top-level domain. "GH" is its ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code.
Who owns the .gh domain?
IANA lists Network Computer Systems Limited as the manager of .gh: it runs the registry and sets the rules for Ghana's ccTLD. Individual .gh names belong to whoever registers them.
Can I register a .gh domain from the US?
It depends on Network Computer Systems Limited's policy. Some ccTLDs are open to anyone in the world, while others require a local address, company or trademark. Check the registry (http://www.nic.gh) or an accredited registrar before you buy.
Is .gh DNSSEC-signed?
No. As of our last data refresh there is no DS record for .gh in the root zone.
How do I look up who owns a .gh domain?
Query the registry's registration data service: the WHOIS server is whois.nic.gh. Many registrants use privacy services, so personal details may be hidden.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed December 11, 2023. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
