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Which extension to choose: .gr, .el, .com, .eu, .net, .org and others
4222 viewsThe extension (TLD) is the last part of the domain: .gr, .com, .eu etc. It doesn't affect how your website or email works, but it shows who you're addressing and has its own rules and price.
Comparison
| Extension | Who it's for | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| .gr | Anything aimed at an audience in Greece: businesses, stations, organisations, personal sites. | The most recognisable for Greek users and good for local searches. Registered and renewed in 2-year periods. The owner's details aren't published. A change of owner is chargeable (instructions). |
| .ελ | The Greek extension in Greek characters. | A good complement to .gr. For your main email address prefer Latin characters, because not all email programs support Greek ones. |
| .com | The most widespread extension worldwide, for any use. | Ideal if you also address people outside Greece. Many short names are already taken. |
| .eu | For those addressing all of Europe. | The owner must be an EU (or EEA) citizen, resident or company. In Greek characters there's .ευ. |
| .net | Originally for technology and networks; general-purpose today. | A good alternative when .com isn't available. |
| .org | Associations, non-profits, communities. | There's no restriction, but visitors associate it with organisations. |
| .info, .online, .radio, .fm etc. | Special or newer extensions. | Useful for a distinctive name or topic. Watch the renewal price, which for some is much higher than the first registration. |
Our advice
- Mainly addressing Greece? Start with .gr.
- Also have an audience abroad (e.g. an internet radio for the Greek diaspora)? Get .gr and .com, and make one redirect to the other.
- Before deciding, check the registration, transfer and renewal prices in Pricing.
Where to see prices and availability
- Domains → Pricing: all extensions with registration, transfer and renewal prices (excl. VAT). You can filter by category or search for an extension.
- Domains → Search: enter the name and see which extensions it's free in (Search and register).
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