In whose name should I register the domain?

In your company's name, with a contact email the company controls. That way you won't lose the domain if an employee or supplier stops working with you.

Can you register and set up the domain for me?

Yes. We can register and renew it in your company's name, or work with the domain you already have, and we set up DNS for your website and business email.

How to register a .gt or .com.gt domain for your business in Guatemala

Which extension to choose (.gt, .com.gt, .org.gt…), step by step to register your domain in Guatemala, common mistakes and how to set it up for your website and email.

Jul 2, 2026 · 3 min read

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For a Guatemalan company, a .gt or .com.gt domain immediately signals that it’s based in Guatemala and serves the local market. Registering one is simple, but it’s worth doing right from the start: in the correct name, with the right extension and without forgetting renewals.

To register a .gt domain, you choose the extension, check that the name is available, register it in your company’s name with the official registry or an accredited provider, and then set up DNS for your website and email.

1. Who manages .gt domains

Guatemala’s domains are managed by the .GT Domain Registry, run by Universidad del Valle de Guatemala. On its official site, www.gt, you can check availability, requirements and current fees. International providers also offer .gt and .com.gt domains.

2. Which extension to choose

Extension	Best for
.com.gt	Companies and businesses; the most common choice in Guatemala.
.gt	Brands that want a shorter, more memorable address.
.org.gt	Foundations, associations and nonprofits.
.net.gt	Internet and technology service providers.
.edu.gt	Educational institutions.
.gob.gt	Government entities.

Institutional extensions such as .edu.gt and .gob.gt usually require documentation backing the entity. Check each one’s requirements before registering.

3. Step by step

Choose the name: short, easy to type and tied to your brand. Avoid hyphens and confusing combinations.
Check availability on the registry’s site or with your provider.
Fill in the registrant details: register the domain in your company’s name, not an employee’s or supplier’s, with a contact email your company controls.
Choose the period and pay: review the available registration terms and current fees.
Set up DNS: point the domain to your hosting and add your business email records (MX, SPF, DKIM and DMARC).

4. Common mistakes to avoid

Registering the domain in the name of someone who later leaves the company.
Forgetting to renew: an expired domain leaves your company without a website or email.
Not having access to the domain’s control panel or credentials.
Registering a single extension when your brand could also be protected with .com or .gt.

5. .gt, .com.gt or .com: which one?

If Guatemala is your main market, a .com.gt or .gt reinforces your local presence. If you sell in several countries, a .com can be your main address, with .gt domains as brand protection that redirect to your site. For multilingual or multi-market sites, the domain structure is defined alongside the SEO strategy.

To choose where to host your site once you have the domain, see how to choose hosting for your website.

How we do it at Royale Studios

We can work with the domain your company already has or register and renew it for you, always in your company’s name. We handle the DNS setup for your website and business email so everything works from day one.

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Both identify Guatemala. .com.gt is the most common choice for companies and businesses; .gt is shorter and easier to remember. Many brands register both and redirect one to the other.