# .gr This article describes the procedures and requirements of .gr domain names. Click on the subject below to open the dropdown for more information.
Registration Successful domain registration via [RCP ](https://cp.openprovider.eu/web/action/index#/domain/register)or [XML API](https://doc.openprovider.eu/API_Module_Domain_createDomainRequest) or [REST API](https://docs.openprovider.com/doc/domain.swagger#operation/CreateDomain) requires: - two or more nameservers or a nameserver group - if domain owner is company - entity type must be stated in the handle's company name (i.e.: 'BV', 'Ltd.', 'GmbH', etc.) **NB:** - **Within 3 hours after the registration request** domain is activated and can be used, but will stay in ''suspended'' status (visible in WHOIS) for 6 days, while the registry performs additional registration checks. - The domains stays in Requested status in the control panel for 4 to 8 weeks after registration while the registry performs additional checks. If something contradicting registry''s rules is found, domain registration is cancelled.
Transfer Successful domain transfer via [RCP](https://cp.openprovider.eu/dashboard/transfer-new) or [XML API](https://doc.openprovider.eu/API_Module_Domain_transferDomainRequest) or [REST API](https://docs.openprovider.com/doc/domain.swagger#operation/TransferDomain) requires: - authorisation code - two or more nameservers or a nameserver group ### Additional notes on a .gr transfer - The owner contact **must match** the current owner, otherwise an error will be returned. *\[Data management policy violation / The name of the new domain registrant is different to the current registrant name.\]* If the owner has to change during a transfer, first perform the transfer-in (with the matching current owner), then initiate a trade. The whois does not show the registrant data anymore, so ask the current hosting provider to supply you with the correct details.
**Authorization code required**yes
**Method of confirmation**authcode
**Registration period after transfer**[unchanged](https://openprovider.help/books/domains/page/expiration-date-after-successful-domain-transfer)
**Average transfer time**Max 1 day
**Advanced and simple transfers available**Contact our [Sales department](mailto:sales@openprovider.com) to check if easy transfer of 100 or more .gr domains is available.
Update ### Owner change (trade) - Trade - via [RCP](https://cp.openprovider.eu/domain/trade1.php) or [XML API](https://doc.openprovider.eu/API_Module_Domain_tradeDomainRequest) or [REST API](https://docs.openprovider.com/doc/domain.swagger#operation/TradeDomain) - Trade application examined within 4 to 8 weeks by the registry. Trade is accepted or rejected as a result ### Other update - Domain updates - via RCP or [XML API](https://doc.openprovider.eu/API_Module_Domain_modifyDomainRequest) or [REST API](https://docs.openprovider.com/doc/domain.swagger#operation/UpdateDomain). Processed real-time
Deletion / Restore ### Delete - **Delete** - via RCP or [XML API](https://doc.openprovider.eu/API_Module_Domain_deleteDomainRequest) or [REST API](https://docs.openprovider.com/doc/domain.swagger#operation/DeleteDomain) . Processed realtime ### Restore / reactivate - **Restore** - Restore is not supported for this extension.
Detailed extension information
**Registry**- Registry: [Domain names .GR](https://grweb.ics.forth.gr/public/?lang=en) - Registry whois: - Registry web based whois: [https://grweb.ics.forth.gr/public/whois](https://grweb.ics.forth.gr/public/whois) - Registry zonefile updates: Every 3 hours
**Technical information**- Available second level domains: .com.gr, .net.gr, .org.gr, .edu.gr - DNSSEC support: yes - Minimum length: 3 characters - Maximum length: 63 characters - Allowed characters: a-z 0-9 - - IDN characters: yes - Registration period: 2,4,6,8,10 years - Renewal date offset: 3 days *The number of days before the registry's expiration date, that Openprovider requires the domain to be renewed or expired. [More info](https://openprovider.help/books/quick-start/page/renewal-policies-in-openprovider). Note that the dates as shown in your Openprovider account are always leading, even if they do not match the renewal date offset mentioned here.* - Soft quarantine period: 15 days *During this period, following after an expiration, the domain can be restored for free. This period does not apply if the domain is deleted explicitly. [More info](https://openprovider.help/books/domains/page/soft-quarantine).* - Quarantine period: 0 days *During this period, an expired or deleted domain name can be reactivated at an additional fee.*
**Restrictions**- Local presence required? **no** - Does Openprovider provide local presence services? **no** - Local activity required? **no** - Correct nameserver configuration required? **no** - Registrant name must include the company type if the registrant is a company. For example: 'BV', 'Ltd.', 'GmbH'.
**Policies**- [Terms and conditions](https://grweb.ics.forth.gr/public/terms)
**Registration agreement***The registry requires that a registration agreement is in place between the provider and the domain holder. The text of this registration agreement and any required supplements is the following:* - [General registration agreement](https://doc.openprovider.eu/Registration_Agreement)
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