A Top Level Domain (TLD), such as .COM, is the highest-level category of Internet names.

Available domain name space is divided into several TLDs.

Most recognizable are the "generic" extensions of .com, .net and .org, which are not affiliated with any country.

These types of generic domains are, so far, completely unrestricted - meaning anyone from anywhere can register as many .com, .net or .org domain names as they like.

Recently introduced TLD's like .info and .biz are examples of new global Top Level Domains (gTLDs).

country code Top Level Domains (ccTLDs)

ccTLDs are operated by separate registry authorities in 192 countries. Unrestricted country-specific domain names allow anyone from anywhere to register a domain name just like .com, .net and .org.

The extensions .de (from Germany) and .fr (from France) are examples of country code Top Level Domains (ccTLDs). Most ccTLDs have restrictions on the name and amount you can register -- often a local presence is required to register a ccTLD name.

Some ccTLDs have recently been opened by their respective countries to anyone looking for a creative alternative to a gTLD. For example, .tv is now available for anyone who might want their Web extension to mean "television." And .ws is open to anyone who might want their Web extension to mean "Web site."

QGM can register domain names to the following TLD's for our clients:

.COM
.NET
.ORG
.BIZ
.INFO
.BZ
.WC
.TV
.CC