.ax registration
.ax is the country-code domain associated with the Åland Islands and suits websites, businesses, services, and community projects with a clear connection to the territory. Registration is available to individuals and legal entities from any country. Applications are handled on a first-come, first-served basis, and names must contain between 2 and 63 characters. To register a .ax domain, individuals must provide an identification number, such as a national ID card or passport number. Legal entities must provide their official registration number. The registry may request further information to identify the holder and confirm compliance with its registration requirements. .ax supports names containing the Finnish characters å, ä, and ö, making it suitable for local-language identities. Once the required holder information has been supplied, host.yt submits the registration request. Domain availability remains subject to the first completed and accepted application. To transfer an existing .ax domain to host.yt, remove any transfer lock at the current registrar and obtain the domain’s authorization code. The transfer can take several days, but it does not change the domain’s existing expiration date. Changes of ownership follow a separate holder-change procedure that host.yt can help arrange.
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Specifications
| Registration | 32.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 32.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 32.99 EUR |
| Restore | 32.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 32.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .ax extension stand for?
ax is the country-code top-level domain associated with the Åland Islands, an autonomous territory of Finland. It provides a clear geographic identity for businesses, organizations, residents, services, and projects connected with Åland or seeking a domain name that signals that regional focus.
Who can register a .ax domain?
Individuals and legal entities from any country can register a .ax domain. Names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so an available name may be registered once the required holder information has been provided and the application has been accepted.
Are there restrictions or required documents for registering .ax?
The holder must provide identifying information. Individuals need an ID number, such as a passport or national identity card number, while legal entities need their official registration number. The registry may request additional details to identify the holder or verify compliance. Domain labels must contain 2 to 63 characters.
Is .ax a good choice, and what projects suit it?
ax is a practical choice for projects connected with the Åland Islands, including local businesses, tourism services, public information, cultural initiatives, and community websites. It can also support Finnish-language naming because domain names may include the characters å, ä, and ö.
When does .ax make more sense than .com?
ax makes more sense when geographic relevance to the Åland Islands is central to the project and visitors should recognize that connection immediately. .com offers broader global familiarity, while .ax provides a more specific regional identity but requires holder identification details during registration.
How quickly is .ax registered, and how long does it last?
Processing depends on the submission and validation of the required holder information. Because names are assigned first come, first served, complete details help avoid delays. The domain remains registered for the term selected and confirmed in the host.yt order, after which it must be renewed to remain active.
How do I transfer a .ax domain to host.yt?
First, disable any transfer protection applied by the current registrar and request the domain’s authorization code. Submit that code with the transfer order at host.yt. A .ax transfer may take several days, and the process does not alter the domain’s existing expiration date.