.ελ
.ελ (xn--qxam in the DNS) is a country-code extension for Greece, run by ICS-FORTH GR since 2015. ICS-FORTH GR sets who can register .ελ names; some country codes need a local address, so check its rules before you buy.
| In the DNS | xn--qxam |
|---|---|
| Type | Country code |
| Registry operator | ICS-FORTH GR |
| Country | Greece |
| Who can register | Set by the registry |
| In the root zone since | 3 November 2015 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | None listed |
| WHOIS server | None listed |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/xn--qxam |
Registrars that sell .ελ
| Integrated | |
| Integrated | |
| Integrated |
From the list of domain registrars. Other registrars may sell it too.
More extensions from ICS-FORTH GR
| .gr | Country code |
New to extensions? The guide to how domain extensions work covers generic, country-code and brand extensions. For who sells extensions in general, see the list of domain registrars.
Sources: the IANA root zone database and the ICANN list of generic extensions (refreshed 2026-10-24). Something out of date? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
Who runs the .ελ extension?
ICS-FORTH GR is the registry operator for .ελ, the country-code extension for Greece. The registry keeps the list of every .ελ name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .ελ domain?
ICS-FORTH GR sets who can register .ελ names; some country codes need a local address, so check its rules before you buy.
When was .ελ created?
.ελ was added to the DNS root zone on 3 November 2015, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .ελ domain?
The .ελ registry doesn't publish a public RDAP or WHOIS server listed with IANA, so registration data has to come from the registry's own website.
Is .ελ signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .ελ zone is signed, so a .ελ domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.