1) What is .au?
.AU is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Australia.
2) Who can register for a .au domain name and what are the special registration requirements/restrictions for .au domain name?
Special requirements/restrictions for a .au domain name are as below:
- Local presence is required for the registrant contact. Organization located at Australia may apply for .au domain name. WebNIC currently offer .com.au, .net.au and .org.au.
- .au domain name must be exact match abbreviation or acronym of the entity or trading name or close and substantial connection between the domain name and the operation of the entity.
- .com.au - For commercial purposes. Includes commercial entities, currently registered and trading in Australia, as well as commercial products and services, foreign company licensed to trade in Australia, owner of trade mark, association or Australia commercial statutory body.
- .net.au - For commercial purposes. Includes commercial entities, currently registered and trading in Australia, as well as commercial products and services, Australian partnership or sole trader, foreign company licensed to trade in Australia, owner of trade mark, association or Australia commercial statutory body.
- .org.au - For non-commercial organisations. Includes associations incorporated in any Australian State or Territory, political parties, trade unions, sporting or special interest clubs, charities or non-profit organizations operating in Australia.
- Change of registrant name is not allowed.
Please refer to Domain Name for the common registration requirements.
3) What is the length for .au domain name?
Minimum of 2 / maximum of 63 characters allowed.
4) What is the term of registration?
The term of registration is 2 years.
5) How do I perform a .au domain registration?
Partners may register the domain name through QuickStart Wizard function. Partner may refer to “Domain Registration” FAQ for more information.
6) Can I delete a domain after registered?
No, partners are not allowed to delete the .au domain name after registered.
7) What is the term of renewal?
The term of renewal is 2 years.
8) What is the renewal grace period for .au domain name and how do I perform a domain renewal?
Renewal grace period for .au domain name is 30 days, partners may renew the domain name through QuickStart Wizard function. Partner may refer to “Domain Renewal” FAQ for more information.
A .au domain only can be renewed a maximum of 90 calendar days before the expiry date and during the renewal grace period.
9) Any Redemption Grace Period (RGP) for .au domain name?
No, there is no RGP for .au domain. Partner may refer to “Domain Restoration” FAQ for more information.
10) How long does it takes for a domain to release to public registration after expired and not renew?
After a .au domain was expired, it will go through below life cycle:-
30 days renewal grace period -- > No Redemption grace period --> No pending delete
If partners did not renew or restore the domain name, it will be release for public re-registration approximately 30 days from the domain expiration date. Please note that domain re-registration is on first-come, first-served basis.
11) Can I initiate a registrar transfer for .au domain name and how do I initiate the transfer?
Yes, partners are allowed to initiate registrar transfer for .au domain name. Please note that domain will be extended for 2 year after completion. Partner may refer to “Registrar Transfer” FAQ for more information.
12) Can I initiate a reseller transfer for .au domain name and how do I initiate the transfer?
Yes, partners are allowed to initiate reseller transfer for .au domain name. Please note that domain will be extended for 1 year after completion. Partner may refer to “Reseller Transfer” FAQ for more information.
13) How do I manage my .au domain name?
Partners may manage domain name through User Management function. Partner may refer to “Domain Management” FAQ for more information.
14) Can I change registrant name for .au domain name?
No, partners are not allowed to change registrant name for .au domain name.
15) Does WebNIC provide Internationalized Domain name (IDN) for .au?
No, WebNIC does not provide IDN.au domain name at this moment.
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