Published: 17.10.2026
The .gp extension is the country-code domain of Guadeloupe, an overseas region of France in the Lesser Antilles of the Caribbean. Shops, guesthouses, food producers, schools and local services that serve people on the islands use it to show a clear island identity. French is the official language, and the capital is Basse-Terre. Use the availability form just below this text to see whether your name in .gp is still available.
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A short history
Guadeloupe is made up of two main islands, Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre, together with smaller islands such as Marie-Galante and Les Saintes. Its landscapes range from volcanic mountains and rainforest to sugar-cane plains and sandy beaches. Daily life blends French institutions with Creole language, music and cooking. As local businesses moved online, the national ending became a natural address for companies and organisations that serve people on the islands.
Who runs it
The .gp zone is managed by a registry that keeps the central database of names and publishes the rules for registration. Registrars sell names to the public and pass the orders to the registry. Because the rules are set for this zone, the current published terms are the reference point for holder conditions, contact details and renewal. Check them before you order, since they can change over time.
Rules in practice
- Holder conditions: conditions can apply to who may hold a .gp name, so check them before you pay.
- Documents: registration may require company or personal documents, so prepare them in advance.
- Name format: names use letters, digits and hyphens under standard DNS rules, and the zone may set its own limits.
- Renewal: enable auto-renewal and keep the expiry date on your calendar.
Who uses .gp
- Guesthouses, hotels, villas and tour operators that welcome visitors to the islands.
- Food producers, rum makers, bakeries and restaurants that present local products.
- Schools, churches, sports clubs and cultural groups with a local membership.
- Consultants and small firms that work with clients in France, the Caribbean and beyond.
Strengths
- The ending shows at once that a business is linked to Guadeloupe, which helps local customers and visitors recognise it.
- Because the territory is part of France, a French-language site with a local ending gives a clear first impression to visitors from metropolitan France.
- A country-code address may be one useful signal to search engines when they match a site with local queries.
Things to keep in mind
- The zone points to one island group, so a business with customers across the Caribbean may also need a generic address.
- Creole and French are both part of everyday life, so decide which languages the site will use and how the contact pages read.
- Good short names are often taken, so prepare alternatives before you start.
- Holder requirements may change, so check the current terms before a renewal or transfer.
Tips before you register
- Check the same name in .com and in the social networks you plan to use.
- Enter the company name and address exactly as they appear in your official papers.
- Publish a French-language contact page and legal notice, with the business address and telephone number.
- Set up SPF, DKIM and DMARC records before the domain sends any e-mail.
- Turn on auto-renewal and protect the registrar account with two-factor login.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to live in Guadeloupe to register a .gp name? Holder conditions may apply and can depend on your situation, so check the current terms at the time of the order.
Does .gp help a site appear in search results in Guadeloupe? It may be one useful local signal. Clear French content, a fast site and genuine links usually carry more weight.
Can a site in English use .gp? Yes. The ending does not set the language, though many local visitors will look for French content.
