.as registration
.as is the country-code domain extension for American Samoa. Registration is open to individuals, businesses, and organizations, making it useful for projects connected with the territory as well as names where .as creates a concise, memorable address. Available domains are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. A .as name must contain between 3 and 63 characters. Registration does not involve a special registry procedure or supporting documentation. The extension also supports many accented Latin characters, allowing names to reflect a wider range of languages and spellings while retaining the identity of .as. To transfer a .as domain to host.yt, first remove any transfer lock or other protection at your current registrar. You must also request the domain’s authorization code and provide it during the transfer order. Completion may take several days, and one year is added to the domain’s expiry date after the transfer finishes. .as suits local services, cultural initiatives, community organizations, regional information sites, and brands with a meaningful connection to American Samoa. It can also work for creative domain names built around words ending in “as.” Through host.yt, you can manage registration, renewal, DNS settings, DNSSEC records, contact changes, forwarding, transfers, restoration, and supported privacy or renewal preferences.
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| Registration | 54.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 54.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 54.99 EUR |
| Restore | 54.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 54.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .as extension stand for?
as is the country-code top-level domain assigned to American Samoa. It gives websites a clear territorial association and can also form short, distinctive addresses when the letters fit a brand, product, organization, or word ending naturally in “as.”
Who can register a .as domain?
Registration is open to individuals, companies, and organizations. A local address or presence in American Samoa is not required under the stated registration procedure. The domain must be available when the request is processed because .as names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Are there restrictions or required documents for registering .as?
There is no special registry procedure or supporting-document requirement for a standard .as registration. Your chosen label must contain between 3 and 63 characters. Many accented Latin characters are supported, which can be useful for names using regional or international spellings.
Is .as a good choice, and what projects suit it?
as is a practical choice for businesses, services, community projects, cultural initiatives, and information resources associated with American Samoa. It also suits creative naming when the extension completes a word or phrase, provided visitors can easily understand and remember the resulting address.
When does .as make more sense than .com?
as makes more sense when an American Samoa connection or a compact domain hack is central to the project. .com offers broader global familiarity, while .as provides a stronger regional signal and potentially more distinctive naming. Choose .com for convention; choose .as for territorial relevance or deliberate branding.
How quickly is .as registered, and how long does registration last?
New .as domains are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, without a separate registry procedure before registration. Your host.yt order confirmation records the applicable registration term and expiry date for renewal planning. If you transfer an existing .as domain, one year is added after completion.
How do I transfer a .as domain to host.yt?
Disable the transfer lock or other transfer protection at your current registrar, then request the domain’s authorization code. Submit that code with your transfer order at host.yt. The process may take several days to complete, and the domain’s current expiry date is extended by one year afterward.