What is the .GR Domain Names Registration Check?

Congratulations! You've found the perfect name for your website. Before proceeding, however, it's important to know that registering a .GR domain is not always straightforward, as it is governed by the regulations of the Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission (EETT).

With the Domain Consulting service, one of our specialists reviews your registration request before it is officially submitted to the Registry. All domain names under extensions managed by the Greek Registry are subject to EETT approval, which typically takes place within 5–7 calendar days of registration.

This means that you may need to wait for this period before knowing with certainty that your .GR domain registration will not be rejected by the EETT. With the Domain Consulting service, you save time, avoid unnecessary stress, and reduce the risk of losing your desired domain due to a preventable rejection.

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Why might your domain registration be rejected?

Even if a domain appears as available, there are specific restrictions that may lead to rejection by the EETT. Our team reviews the most common issues on your behalf, including:

1. Geographic Names: According to the regulations, you cannot register the name of a geographic area (such as municipalities, cities, or regions) unless you are the corresponding local government authority. For example, applications for domains such as athens.gr or thessaly.gr would be rejected.
2. Incorrect Registrant Information: Α small mistake in your personal or company details can create problems later on. If the registrant information is incomplete, inaccurate, or cannot be properly verified, the registration may proceed, but it could become impossible to validate ownership if verification is required in the future.
3. Offensive or Misleading Domain Names: Domain names that are offensive, discriminatory, defamatory, or promote illegal activities are not permitted. Likewise, registering a domain that imitates a well-known trademark with the intention of misleading users (cybersquatting) may result in cancellation or legal disputes.
4. Internet-Related Terminology: Certain terms associated with internet infrastructure (such as www, http, html, or com.gr) and other reserved or commonly used technical identifiers may not be available for unrestricted registration.

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How does the Domain Consulting service help?

Once you select the service, we follow the process below:

• Manual Review: We manually review your domain registration request in accordance with the current EETT regulations.
• Risk Assessment: If we identify a high risk of rejection (for example, due to the use of a restricted geographic term), we will cancel the registration request before it is submitted.
• Notification: We will inform you by email of the reason why the registration request was cancelled.
• Credit Refund: The registration fee will be promptly refunded to your account as credits, allowing you to place a new order, taking into account the reason for the initial cancellation, if you wish and if an alternative registration is possible.

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Is this service right for you?

If you're registering a domain for the first time or are unsure about the applicable regulatory restrictions, the Domain Consulting service provides an extra layer of confidence and protection.

You focus on bringing your idea to life, and we'll help ensure that your online address is both compliant and properly registered.