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.AU Domain

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Australia, used by Australian websites and organizations.

ccTLD

Registry & Technical Information

Registry Information

Registry: auDA (au Domain Administration Ltd)
WHOIS Server: whois.auda.org.au
Introduced: 1986

Technical Details

Restrictions: Registrants must have an Australian presence, such as being an Australian citizen, resident, or registered business.
Average Pricing: 15-30 AUD
RDAP Server: https://rdap.auda.org.au/

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General Availability:1986-01-01
Public Registration:✓ Available

Registration Requirements:

Registrants must have an Australian presence, such as being an Australian citizen, resident, or registered business.

Additional Information

Country Code Top-Level Domain, representing Australia in the DNS hierarchy.

In 2022, .au direct registrations became available, allowing domains like 'example.au' without a second-level domain.The .au domain is one of the oldest ccTLDs, established in the early days of the internet.

abc.net.au
nab.com.au
qantas.com.au
australia.gov.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Australia, used by Australian websites and organizations. The .AU TLD is managed by auDA (au Domain Administration Ltd) and was introduced in 1986.

Registration for .AU domains has the following restrictions: Registrants must have an Australian presence, such as being an Australian citizen, resident, or registered business.

The average pricing for a .AU domain is 15-30 AUD. Prices may vary between registrars and can differ based on registration period and additional services.

WHOIS information for .AU domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.auda.org.au. You can also use the RDAP service at https://rdap.auda.org.au/ for more structured data access.

Popular registrars that support .AU domains include: GoDaddy, Crazy Domains, VentraIP, and more. Check the supported registrars section for complete information and links.

As a country code TLD, .AU provides geographic identity and can improve local SEO rankings. It's ideal for businesses and individuals targeting a specific geographic market.