Domain Name Examples
- bizarrefood.au
- ecoadventure.au
- digitalartisans.au
- freespirits.au
Potential Uses for this TLD
- .au TLD can be used for Australian government websites
- local Australian businesses
- educational institutions based in Australia
- and community organisations within Australia.
TLD Restrictions
Eligibility Requirements for .au TLD Registration
General Eligibility
The .au domain is specifically intended for entities with a connection to Australia. This means that registrants must meet certain eligibility requirements to register a .au domain.
Residency Requirements
To register a .au domain, the registrant must be one of the following:
- An Australian citizen
- An Australian permanent resident
- A company registered in Australia
- An organisation or association established in Australia
- A foreign company that has an Australian registered body or is otherwise registered in Australia
Industry-Specific Usage
Some second-level .au domains, such as .com.au or .net.au, have specific restrictions based on business activities. For example:
- To register a .com.au domain, the registrant must have an Australian registered business name or trademark that corresponds to the domain name.
- For .net.au domains, there are similar requirements related to the registrant's business activities.
Other Conditions
It is important for registrants to ensure that their chosen domain name is not misleading or likely to cause confusion with existing trademarks or business names.
No Restrictions for Other TLDs
For other .au TLDs, such as .org.au, the eligibility requirements are similar, but primarily aimed at non-profit organisations. Some TLDs may have unique restrictions based on their intended use.
Hipposerve TLD Pricing
Registration
£17.99
Transfer
£0.00
Renewal
£23.99
Technical Information
Characters Allowed
Number of characters allowed: 2 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: Immediate (subject to verification)
Transfer Time
time taken to transfer: Approximately 5-7 days
Transfer Lock
transfer lock time: 60 days.
