.AU Top-Level Domain
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Australia, used by Australian websites and organizations.
Registry: auDA (au Domain Administration Ltd)
Type: ccTLD
Introduced: 1986
WHOIS Server: whois.auda.org.au
RDAP Server: https://rdap.auda.org.au/
Average Pricing: 15-30 AUD
Restrictions: Registrants must have an Australian presence, such as being an Australian citizen, resident, or registered business.
Additional Information
What is a ccTLD?
Country Code Top-Level Domain, representing Australia in the DNS hierarchy.
Fun Facts
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.