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.AU is the so-called country code Top-Level-Domain (ccTLD) of Australia. An .AU domain is normally used by companies who are located in Australia or who have business relationships with Australia. | .AU is the so-called country code Top-Level-Domain (ccTLD) of Australia. An .AU domain is normally used by companies who are located in Australia or who have business relationships with Australia. | ||
Revision as of 23:15, 14 April 2014
Introduced | 1986 |
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Country | Australia |
Registry | AusRegistry |
IDN Capable | N/A |
Webpage | Register .AU |
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Registry
TLD |
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Allowed TLDs |
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Registry |
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Dispute Policy |
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API
Domain Registration
Domains can be registered with the API AddDomain command.
command = AddDomain domain = (DOMAIN)
REQUIRED
ownercontact0 = (CONTACT) admincontact0 = (CONTACT) techcontact0 = (CONTACT) billingcontact0 = (CONTACT) nameserver0 = (NAMESERVER) nameserver1 = (NAMESERVER) X-AU-REGISTRANT-ID-NUMBER = (TEXT) X-AU-REGISTRANT-ID-TYPE = ABN | ACN | RBN | TM
OPTIONAL
auth = (TEXT) | (NULL) period = (PERIOD) transferlock = 0 | 1 | (NULL)
Further information can be found at TLD specific
Domain Transfer
The transfer has to be initiated by the gaining registrar and can be requested with the API TransferDomain command. A confirmation email will be sent out by the registry to the registrant. After the registrant has confirmed the transfer, it will be processed in real-time. Australian domains typically take up to 48 hours to transfer, provided there are no issues with the transfer such as incorrect details. This also depends on AusRegistry who handle the transfer but almost always it is within 48 hours.
command = TransferDomain domain = (DOMAIN)
REQUIRED
ownercontact0 = (CONTACT) admincontact0 = (CONTACT) techcontact0 =(CONTACT) billingcontact0 = (CONTACT) auth = <TEXT> | <NULL>
OPTIONAL
period = (PERIOD) transferlock = 0 | 1 | (NULL) action = REQUEST | APPROVE | DENY | CANCEL | USERTRANSFER
Delete Domain
Domains can be deleted with the API DeleteDomain command.
There is no Deletion Restorable Period.
command = DeleteDomain domain = (DOMAIN)
Restore Domain
command = RestoreDomain domain = (DOMAIN)
OPTIONAL
subuser = (TEXT) renewalmode = (NULL) | (TEXT)
Ownerchange
In order to change the owner you have to request a trade with the TradeDomain command. This can be done through our web interface or through our API:
command = TradeDomain domain = (DOMAIN)
REQUIRED
ownercontact0 = (CONTACT)
TLD specific
Restrictions
.AU is the so-called country code Top-Level-Domain (ccTLD) of Australia. An .AU domain is normally used by companies who are located in Australia or who have business relationships with Australia.
- COM.AU: For Australian registered companies or a trading under a registered business name in any Australian State or Territory or an Australian partnership or sole trader or a foreign company licensed to trade in Australia or owners of an Australian Registered Trade Mark or an applicant for an Australian Registered Trade Mark or associations incorporated in any Australian State or Territory or Australian commercial statutory bodies
- NET.AU: same as for .COM.AU
- ORG.AU: For a charity operating in Australia or a non-profit organisation operating in Australia
- ID.AU: For Australian Citizens and Australian Residents
Special parameters
Required for .COM.AU, .NET.AU and .ORG.AU registrations:
X-AU-REGISTRANT-ID-NUMBER = (TEXT) (max. 255 chars) - The respective number depending on the registrant id type. X-AU-REGISTRANT-ID-TYPE = ABN | ACN | RBN | TM - The meaning of the abbreviations is stated in the table below.
Abbreviation | Registrant Id Type |
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ABN | Australian Business Number |
ACN | Australian Company Number |
RBN | Business Registration Number |
TM | Trademark Number |
The validity of the ABN number can be checked via the following LINK:
http://abr.business.gov.au/Index.aspx