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Discover the .au Domain: Perfect for Australian Websites

The .au domain is Australia’s official internet extension, ideal for individuals, businesses, and organisations operating within the country. Whether you're launching a personal blog, promoting a local service, or establishing a national company, .au helps you connect with an Australian audience effectively.

Who Can Benefit from the .au Domain?

Any Australian entity can benefit from a .au domain, including:

  • Small and medium-sized businesses looking to enhance their online presence
  • Freelancers and creatives seeking to showcase their portfolios
  • Local organisations wanting to build a community-focused online platform
  • Startups aiming to establish a professional brand identity

Why Choose a .au Domain?

Choosing a .au domain is useful because it:

  • Improves local search engine optimisation (SEO), helping you reach Australian customers
  • Builds trust with your audience as it signals your commitment to Australia and its residents
  • Ensures that your website has a professional and credible appearance

Embrace the power of the .au domain to effectively connect with Australians online!

Domain TLD Datasheet

Example Uses & Restrictions

Domain Name Examples
  • funoutdoors.au
  • quirkycrafts.au
  • tastygrubs.au
  • localgems.au
Potential Uses for this TLD
  • Official government websites
  • educational institutions
  • local businesses
  • non-profit organisations.
TLD Restrictions

.au TLD Registration Restrictions

The .au domain has specific eligibility requirements and registration restrictions as follows:

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be an Australian citizen, resident, or organisation.
  • International entities may register a .com.au domain if they have a local presence or a registered trademark in Australia.

Industry-Specific Usage

  • .com.au is generally intended for commercial entities.
  • Other second-level domains like .org.au are designated for non-profit organisations and charities.

Residential Requirements

  • Only individuals or businesses with an Australian address can register a .au domain.

Special Conditions

  • Applicants must provide valid identification and proof of eligibility.
  • Some names may be reserved or restricted based on Australian laws or regulations.

Hipposerve TLD Pricing

Registration

£12.99

Transfer

£0.00

Renewal

£16.99

Technical Information

Characters Allowed

Number of characters allowed: 3 to 63

IDN Compatibility

IDN character compatibility: Yes

Registration Period

Registration periods: 1 to 5 years

DNSSEC Compatibility

DNSSEC compatibility: Yes

Renewal Period

Renewal periods: 1 to 5 years

Registration Delay

Registration delay: N/A

Transfer Time

Time taken to transfer: Typically 5-7 days

Transfer Lock

Transfer lock time: 60 days.

Note: The information provided on this page was accurate at the time of the last update. However, TLD information is subject to change by the relevant domain naming authorities at any time. Hipposerve cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies that may arise due to such changes.
More than just a domain name

Added Features for Value, Security and Convenience

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Whether you’re launching a new project or finding the ideal name for your expanding business, our TLD catalogue helps you protect and establish your brand.
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ID Protection

Easily secure your ID. Now included at no additional cost for all .uk domain names .
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Advanced DNS with Backuo

Our advanced DNS system not only simplifies editing DNS records with an easy-to-use interface but also enriches your experience with features like importing and exporting. Not only that, your DNS is backup daily, so if it does get broken, it can easility be restored.

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Domain Forwarding

Streamline your online presence with FREE domain forwarding! Whether you're managing multiple domains or just one, this feature allows you to direct all traffic to your primary website.

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Email Forwarding

This versatile feature allows you to redirect emails from multiple addresses to a single inbox, streamlining your correspondence. Ideal for businesses wanting to manage communications efficiently.
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24/7 Support

Get expert help with DNS, Nameservers, and TXT Records. Our Hippo Helpers are here to guide you, making it easy to get your domain working just the way you want.

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