.af registration
.af is Afghanistan’s country-code domain extension. It suits Afghan businesses, public-interest initiatives, cultural projects, local services, and international organizations addressing people in Afghanistan. Registration follows a first-come, first-served system, so an available name is allocated to the applicant whose valid request reaches the registry first. A .af domain label must contain between 3 and 63 characters. There is no special registration procedure or document submission attached to the extension. Before ordering, check that the name is available, enter accurate holder information, and confirm the registration through host.yt. Transferring an existing .af domain requires preparation at the current registrar. Disable any registrar or transfer lock, then request the domain’s authorization code. Submit that code with the transfer order at host.yt. Completion can take several days, and a successful transfer adds one year to the domain’s existing expiry date. .af gives a website a clear connection with Afghanistan and can make the intended geographic audience immediately recognizable. It is particularly suitable for localized services, regional information, community platforms, and organizations whose Afghan identity matters more than broad international positioning. Related namespace options include .com.af, .net.af, and .org.af, while .af provides the shorter address.
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Specifications
| Registration | 54.99 EUR |
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| Renewal | 54.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 67.99 EUR |
| Restore | 54.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 54.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .af extension stand for?
af is the country-code domain extension assigned to Afghanistan. It signals an Afghan geographic or cultural connection and can help visitors recognize that a website, service, organization, or campaign is intended for Afghanistan or for communities and audiences connected with the country.
Who can register a .af domain?
af registration is open and uses a first-come, first-served allocation process. An available name goes to the applicant whose valid registration request is accepted first. Choose a label between 3 and 63 characters and provide accurate holder information when ordering through host.yt.
Does .af registration have restrictions or require documents?
The .af registration process does not add a special procedural or document requirement. The requested domain must be available, and its label must contain between 3 and 63 characters. Registration requests are handled on a first-come, first-served basis, making early submission important for desirable names.
Is .af a good choice, and what projects suit it?
af is a practical choice for projects with a genuine Afghan focus. It fits local businesses, community resources, cultural initiatives, regional media, public-information services, and international organizations working in Afghanistan. Its value comes from making that geographic connection visible directly in the web address.
When does .af make more sense than .com?
Choose .af when Afghan identity, location, or audience is central to the project; it communicates that focus more directly than .com. Choose .com when the brand is primarily global and geographic association would be limiting. .af offers stronger local meaning, while .com generally provides broader international familiarity.
How quickly is a .af domain registered, and how long does it last?
Registration is submitted after the order details are completed and the registry accepts the request. Because allocation is first come, first served, submit promptly when the name is available. The applicable registration term and resulting expiry date are displayed during ordering at host.yt and should be reviewed before payment.
How do I transfer a .af domain to host.yt?
First disable the registrar or transfer lock at your current provider and obtain the domain’s authorization code. Then place the transfer order with host.yt and provide that code. The transfer can take several days to complete. Once successful, one year is added to the domain’s existing expiry date.