.au registration
.au is Australia’s country-code domain extension. It is intended for eligible Australian individuals, companies, registered businesses and sole traders, as well as owners of trademarks valid in Australia. The registrant’s eligibility category determines which identification details must accompany the application. Registration follows a first-come, first-served process. A .au label must contain between 2 and 63 characters. Applicants provide an eligibility type, an appropriate identifier type and the corresponding number, such as a personal identification number, Australian Company Number, Australian Business Number or trademark number. Trademark owners based outside Australia must choose a domain that exactly matches the trademark name and provide that name during registration. The registry may request further information to identify the holder and confirm compliance with its registration rules. Accurate registrant details help avoid delays during verification. To transfer a .au domain to host.yt, first disable transfer protection at the current registrar and obtain the domain’s authorisation code. Submit that code with the transfer request. Processing can take several days, and the domain’s existing expiration date remains unchanged. Contact host.yt when a change of holder is also required.
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Specifications
| Registration | 19.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 19.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 19.99 EUR |
| Restore | 19.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 19.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .au extension stand for?
au is the country-code domain extension associated with Australia. It gives a website, service or organisation a clear Australian identity and helps visitors recognise its connection to the country. Registration is subject to eligibility and identification requirements rather than being universally open.
Who can register a .au domain?
Eligible registrants include Australian citizens or permanent residents, Australian companies, registered Australian businesses, Australian sole traders and owners of trademarks valid in Australia. The applicant must select the correct eligibility category and provide the matching identification details during registration.
What restrictions or documents are required for .au registration?
Applicants must provide an eligibility type, an accepted identifier type and its corresponding number. Depending on the registrant, this may be a personal identification number, ACN, ABN or trademark number. Foreign-based trademark owners must register an exact match of the trademark name and provide that name.
Is .au a good choice, and what projects suit it?
au suits websites with a genuine Australian connection, including local businesses, professional services, sole traders, personal projects and brands protected by an Australian trademark. It communicates geographic relevance clearly, provided the registrant can meet the applicable eligibility and identification requirements.
When does .au make more sense than .com?
Choose .au when an Australian identity is central to the project and you meet the registry’s eligibility rules. Choose .com when the main priority is a broadly international address without an Australia-specific signal. .au offers stronger geographic context, while .com is less tied to one market.
How quickly is a .au domain registered, and how long does it last?
au registrations are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, but processing may require validation of the eligibility and identification details supplied. Your host.yt order confirmation will show the applicable registration term and renewal date. Submit accurate information to reduce the risk of verification delays.
How do I transfer a .au domain to host.yt?
Disable transfer protection with your current registrar, request the domain’s authorisation code and submit it to host.yt with the transfer order. The process can take several days. Transferring does not change the existing expiration date. A separate holder-change procedure may apply if ownership must also change.