What is .gq domain?

.gq is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Equatorial Guinea.

The domain was introduced in 1997 and is managed by GETESA, the government-owned telecommunications company.

There are no restrictions on who can register a .gq domain, so it is available for anyone to use.

However, there have been reports of widespread abuse and misuse of .gq domains, including for phishing scams and other fraudulent activities. As a result, many email and security providers may flag .gq domains as potentially suspicious.

Despite this, some organizations and individuals still choose to use .gq domains for their websites and email addresses, often as a way to show support for Equatorial Guinea or to stand out from more common domain extensions.