VAIOWEB - .GR Domain Names FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

I'm not a Greek citizen. Can I register a .gr domain ?

Yes, any idividual or company can register a .gr domain name. There is not any restriction on the physical location of the domain owner.

1. What is domain name?

Domain Name is a unique id of a company, organization or a unique person that can be used in order to have a number of transactions take place on the Internet. Domain name is a name we choose in order to connect with a computer on the Internet in the fastest as easiest way possible. This word is also defined by a end part which defines its point of origin. In this case for a domain name ending in [.gr], this domain name will have a format of name.gr and in order to find the website under which this site is built you simply type into any web browser http://www.name.gr.

2. What does domain name registration mean?

There is a main catalogue in which all domain names are stored on the internet. You or your company in order to use a domain name you must first register it in this catalogue. Domain Name registration means that you connect with that domain name for as long as you are registered to it.

3. How can I obtain a domain name?

You can easily register a domain name with the use of this website.In these very same pages you can find all rules and legislations as stated by National Regulatory Authority (EETT) which defines the conditions under which a domain name registration is done.

4. How to choose a domain name?

You must take into consideration that choosing a domain name is not a simple task. You must always have in mind that your domain name represents your website as far as sales and marketing is concerned. We suggest you find a name that suites best your company name or profile (i.e. companyname.gr, brandname.gr etc) or a word that identifies best your products and services.

Some technical rules:

- The name must be compiled by Latin characters. You can also use numeric characters form "0-9" and also use the dash symbol "-" to separate words since space is not allowed.

- there is no distinction between capital characters or lower case characters.

- the following characters are not allowed: "_" and"/" .

- as mentioned above all spaces and other characters are also not allowed.

5. What's the price for a domain name registration and domain name renewal?

The full price of a domain name registration or domain name renewal with the use of VAIOWEB online forms is € 30.00 and covers 2 years of registration.

6. What payment methods can I use?

Please click here to view VAIOWEB's payment methods.

7. What do I pay with this money?

By paying you obtain the registration of the desired domain name in all the corresponding agencies in charge of domain name registrations and update of this information in the name servers in charge of [.GR] domain names.

8. What additional services to I get?;

• Manage of Contacts
• Manage Nameservers
• Webforward

9. Do you provide me with webspace so I can host my site? Do you give me access on the internet? Do I get an Email?

These kinds of services are provided separately. Please click here to find a full range of domain related web services.

10. I made a registration however I would like to know when my domain name will be active?

VAIOWEB instantly registers your domain name after payment received. From that point and on, no one can get the domain name you have registered. Once registered it takes 24 to 28 hours to have your domain name "visible" and "active".

11. If I register a domain name ending at [.GR] is there a possibility that the same domain name could be registered by someone else with the same [.GR] ending?

The answer is No. VAIOWEB is in charge of all domain name registration with [.GR] format. This means that once a domain name is registered in this format it can not be registered by someone else as well. However have in mind that it may exist that someone has the same name but with a different format. For example, you are the only owner for name.gr however someone else may also have name.com, name.eu , name.de and etc. All [.GR] are registered at the National Board of Telecommunications and Posting.

12. What does REGISTER A DOMAIN NAME mean? How can I reserve a domain name?

When opening a new registration form you will find the choice REGISTER A DOMAIN NAME. Registering means to keep the domain name in your owner ship for as long as two years with having it active, meaning without having any website under it. You can reserve your domain name through papaki.gr web site.

13. Don't we have to sign a contract?

Once you have completed all the necessary processes and complete all the forms, this information has been sent to EETT and states that you have agreed to all the terms and conditions based on the following legislations concerning domain name registrations EETT 268/73 25-11-2002.

The domain name is registered based on all the information you have provided us with in electronic form. In case of any mistakes in the information you have provided us with will result to the cancellation of the domain name registration.

14. Is there any special type of registration required for domain names?

Two character domain names can no longer be registered based on the legislations issued since 1-1-2003. However the domain name that have been registered but have not completed the overall process can be completed.

15. If I have trademarks for all my products of my company, therefore they are protected, can they be registered as domain names by others?

Each user that registers a domain name is already aware of that his domain name registration does not invoke third parties rights and privileges. This statement does not certify your privileges however in case a domain name registered by other invokes your trademark rights in this case you can obtain your rights and cancel the domain name registrations though the use of legislations and court services. Please have in mind that in a worldwide bases as far "First-Come First Served" privileges.

16. Can the Nameservers be located outside Greece ?

Yes. The nameservers can be located anywhere in the world.

17. Are there any "forbidden" type of domain names?

If the specific Domain Name does not include any specific or special character, or it is commonly used, or even a geographical term then it may be registered by the local/national authority only. Also please have in mind that domain names in .gr format that are keywords on the Internet can not be used as well.

18. How can I obtain Domain Name management?

In order to obtain control and management of a domain name you have to login to your Control Panel.

19. I have registered a domain name but I do not know how to make a website. What can I do?

A domain name is simply a word if it doesn't not link to a certain IP(s), in which there is certain content. In order to associate the domain name and the IP the nameservers will have to be identified. Only then the domain name will be connected to the website you whish to link it to. The nameservers information is given by the provider which you have selected.

Please have in mind that for any further information and services you can come in contact with VAIOWEB.

• Register New Domain
• Transfer Domains / Change Registrar
• .GR Whois Lookup
• Terms of Use
• F.A.Q.
• .GR Control Panel Login