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| Introduced | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Registry | AusRegistry |
| IDN Capable | N/A |
| Webpage | Register .AU |
Contents |
Registry
| TLD |
.com.au |
| Allowed TLDs |
.com.au, .net.au, .org.au, .id.au |
| Registry | |
| Dispute Policy | |
| Registrar |
1api GmbH |
| WHOIS-Server |
whois.auda.org.au |
| WHOIS-Update |
5 minutes |
| Min. Characters |
2 |
| Max. Characters |
63 |
| Character Set |
|
| Limitations |
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| IDN capable |
No |
| Restore capable |
Non-Realtime |
| Handle Updates |
Unsupported |
| Registration System |
semi-real-time |
| Allowed number of NS |
2 to 9 |
| Host IP-Addresses Type |
IPv4 / IPv6 |
| Hosts managed as |
Object |
| SEC DNS Interface |
DS data interface |
| Transfer Authcode required |
Yes |
| Transfer Lock |
No |
| Transfer Confirmation (Request / Approve) |
FOA E-Mail / - |
| Owner Change by |
Trade |
| Trade Periods |
reset, 1 year added |
| Transfer included |
No |
| Trade Confirmation (Request / Approve) |
Fax / - |
Periods
| Registration Periods |
1-5 years |
| Add Grace Period |
0 days |
| Accounting Period |
-7 days |
| Finalization Period |
-1 day |
| Failure Period |
29 days |
| Payment Period |
-61 days |
| Deletion Restorable Period |
1 day |
| Deletion Hold Period |
0 days |
| Explicit Renewals |
Yes |
| Renewal Periods |
1-5 years |
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 | TM | OTHER
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. An "Authorisation Code" must be provided in the request, which can be obtained from the current registrar by the owner or Admin-C of the domain. The Auth-code can also be requested directly from AuDA at https://pw.auda.org.au/
Please ensure, that you have a correct "Authorisation Code" associated with the domain, before initiating the transfer, otherwise it will fail.
Our system will send an FoA email to the Registrant. Once the Registrant has approved the request by clicking on the link in the FoA email, the transfer request will be submitted to the Registry (typically, the transfer takes place immediately).
command = TransferDomain domain = (DOMAIN)
REQUIRED
auth = <TEXT>
OPTIONAL
period = (PERIOD) ownercontact0 = (CONTACT) admincontact0 = (CONTACT) techcontact0 = (CONTACT) billingcontact0 = (CONTACT) transferlock = 0 | 1 | (NULL) action = REQUEST | APPROVE | DENY | CANCEL | USERTRANSFER
Delete Domain
Domains can be deleted with the API DeleteDomain command.
There is a Deletion Restorable Period of 1 day.
command = DeleteDomain domain = (DOMAIN)
Restore Domain
Restores can be processed automatically but not in realtime. A restore is possible within 1 day upon deletion. Please use the command RestoreDomain.
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) X-AU-REGISTRANT-ID-NUMBER = (TEXT) X-AU-REGISTRANT-ID-TYPE = ABN | ACN | TM | OTHER
Once the trade has been requested, an FoA email is sent to both the losing and the gaining Registrants. Once both have clicked on the approval link, the request will be submitted to the Registry. This is typically processed in real-time.
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, .ID.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 | TM - The meaning of the abbreviations is stated in the table below.
| Abbreviation | Registrant Id Type |
|---|---|
| ABN | Australian Business Number |
| ACN | Australian Company Number |
| TM | Trademark Number |
The domain registration may fail due to incorrect ACN or ABN numbers provided. Make sure that the ACN or ABN number you are using is registered and ACTIVE.
The validity of these numbers can be checked using the following lookup services.
The validity of the ABN number can be checked via the following LINK:
The validity of the ACN number can be checked via the following LINK:
https://connectonline.asic.gov.au/RegistrySearch/faces/landing/SearchRegisters.jspx (select "Search within: Organization & Business Names" and enter the ACN below it)
The Australian Trademark database can be search via the following database:
ATMOSS - Australian Trade Mark On-line Search System
Authcode Request
Registrants can recover their domain authcode via a registry website.
AUDA Recover Domain Password and Expiry Date
