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Skip to content The domain extension .gal is derived from the English word "galician".
Galicia is a region in Spain, located northeast of the Iberian Peninsula, where Galician is spoken.
This domain was approved in June 2013, the first domains went online less than a year later and the language spoken in the autonomous region was officially recognized in 1981.
The language is part of the Romance languages and results from the development of Latin, which was heard in the northeast of Spain.
More than half of the inhabitants speak the language and almost all understand it.
That's why more and more websites have been added over the seven years since the domain has existed.
On the other hand, the suffix .gal can also be equated with the English slang "gal", which can mean girl, lass or woman.
This word originated in 18th century England and was used to speak disparagingly about a girl or woman.
Meanwhile, the negative factor of the term has disappeared and found a new, more appropriate meaning in 1970s Japan.
The term "Gyaru" was literally translated from English into Japanese and means "gal".
Fashion-conscious young women are described as gyaru, as well as followers of the fashion type of the same name, who are known for their eye-catching makeup and hairstyles.
So the .gal extension can also serve as a good template for websites that specialize in young women, their lifestyle and fashion.
Fashion, makeup and lifestyle are high-turnover and popular topics because girls and women like to share about the things that empower, inspire or advance them.
A website with this focus can mean a protected place on the net for women where they can be among themselves without coming into unintended or unwanted contact with men.
Whether .gal is used as an expression of the Galician culture in northeastern Spain or finds a new usage thanks to the slang for "girl, lass or woman", both are well suited to using a domain with this ending to appeal to a specific target audience.
.gal domains can only be registered by individuals and legal entities under certain conditions (so-called NEXUS requirements). Registration requires that you can prove a connection to the .gal community both at the time of registration and afterwards. The connection can be linguistic, cultural, tourism, economic or any other type that promotes the well-being of the Galician community, and by registering you warrant that you meet this requirement. No proof is required when registering a domain. The awarding authority reserves the right to verify this on a case-by-case basis at a later date. If proof is not provided, the domain may be suspended. Please refer to the full Terms and Conditions of AssignmentExcerpt from the Terms and Conditions of Assignment / NEXUS-Requirements:2.1 Linking to the .eus Community. To register and renew a .eus domain name, you must be an individual or entity with a connection to the .eus community at the time of registration and thereafter. Registrations under the .eus TLD are limited to those who meet these two requirements: a) bona fide affiliation with the Basque linguistic and cultural community on the Internet. The community consists of those who use (or undertake to use) the Basque language for their online communications, and⁄or promotes the various aspects of Basque culture online, and⁄or intends to direct its online communications and services specifically to that community.(b) subject to the further requirement that the registrant's actions in the Basque language and culture community and the registrant's use of the registered domain name must:1) be generally recognized as lawful; and2) be conducive to the cause and values of the Basque language and culture community; and3) be appropriate to the role and importance of the registered domain name; and4) be made in good faith at the time of registration and thereafter.Registrants are required to state the intended use of the registered domain name. Misrepresentation of the intended use is an indication of bad faith and may be the basis for suspension of the domain name. At registration and throughout the life of the .eus domain name, you must be able to prove that one of the above fields applies to you. The Community Nexus is subject to post-validation through an extensive compliance program based on the same criteria that form the basis of the TLD.
Registration period of the domain
Minimum and maximum length
Transfer to the Premium Provider
Change of ownership (registrant)
Provider change possible
Whois update possible
Whois Privacy Protection
Name Server Update
Domain Expire (end of term)
Deletion immediately
Umlauts possible
Restore after deletion possible
