How to Register a Domain Name in Australia
The Australian Domain Name space is restricted – only Australians can apply for them, and only particular entities can apply for particular 2LDs. This page helps you work out whether you are eligible for an Australian Domain Name, and if so, what type of domain name is appropriate to your needs.
From the following (long) list, please check all the answers that are true.
The person or group that will register the domain name is…
- an association incorporated in an Australian State or Territory
- a political party registered with the Australian Electoral Commission
- a trade union or other organisation registered under the Workplace Relations Act 1996
- a sporting club operating in Australia
- a special interest club operating in Australia
- an Australian registered company
- trading under a registered business name in an Australian State or Territory
- an Australian partnership or sole trader
- a foreign company licensed to trade in Australia
- an owner of an Australian Registered Trade Mark
- an applicant for an Australian Registered Trade Mark
- an association incorporated in an Australian State or Territory
- an Australian commercial statutory body
- an individual who is an Australian citizen
- an individual who is an Australian resident
- a charity operating in Australia, as defined in our constitution or other documents of incorporation
- a non-profit organisation operating in Australia, as defined in our constitution or other documents of incorporation
- None of the above
- These questions allow us to determine your .au 2LD domain name eligibility – no personal information is recorded.
If you successfully answered the above questions then you are eligible to register a domain name in Australia.
The exact steps that you will need to follow are:
- Register an Australian Business Number (ABN).
- Search for available domain names at your preferred Registrar.
- Buy your .com.au domain name.
- Choose a reliable web hosting provider.
- Update your NS details at your Registrar (your web hosting provider will provide you with these details)
- Upload your website files to your hosting account.
- You have now successfully registered a .com.au domain name in Australia. Well done!