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<div style="font-size: 250%;">'''.AU'''</div><br/>
 
<div style="font-size: 250%;">'''.AU'''</div><br/>
.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.
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.AU is the 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.
  
  
 
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= CHANGES TO .AU AHEAD! =
 
Please see [[AU#.AU_Changes_Ahead]] at the end of this page!
 
  
 
= Registry =
 
= Registry =
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nameserver1 = (NAMESERVER)
 
nameserver1 = (NAMESERVER)
 
X-AU-REGISTRANT-ID-NUMBER = (TEXT)
 
X-AU-REGISTRANT-ID-NUMBER = (TEXT)
X-AU-REGISTRANT-ID-TYPE = ABN | ACN | RBN | TM
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X-AU-REGISTRANT-ID-TYPE = ABN | ACN | TM | OTHER
 
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=== Domain Transfer ===
 
=== 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.
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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/
  
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Please ensure, that you have a correct "Authorisation Code" associated with the domain, before initiating the transfer, otherwise it will fail.
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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).
  
 
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<span class="label label-important">REQUIRED</span>
 
<span class="label label-important">REQUIRED</span>
 
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ownercontact0 = (CONTACT)
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auth = <TEXT>
admincontact0 = (CONTACT)
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techcontact0 =(CONTACT)
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billingcontact0 = (CONTACT)
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auth = <TEXT> | <NULL>
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period = (PERIOD)
 
period = (PERIOD)
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ownercontact0 = (CONTACT)
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admincontact0 = (CONTACT)
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techcontact0 = (CONTACT)
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billingcontact0 = (CONTACT)
 
transferlock = 0 | 1 | (NULL)
 
transferlock = 0 | 1 | (NULL)
 
action = REQUEST | APPROVE | DENY | CANCEL | USERTRANSFER
 
action = REQUEST | APPROVE | DENY | CANCEL | USERTRANSFER
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Ownercontact0 = (CONTACT)
 
Ownercontact0 = (CONTACT)
 
X-AU-REGISTRANT-ID-NUMBER = (TEXT)
 
X-AU-REGISTRANT-ID-NUMBER = (TEXT)
X-AU-REGISTRANT-ID-TYPE = ABN | ACN | RBN | TM
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X-AU-REGISTRANT-ID-TYPE = ABN | ACN | TM | OTHER
 
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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 =
 
= TLD specific =
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=== Special parameters ===
 
=== Special parameters ===
Required for .COM.AU, .NET.AU and .ORG.AU registrations:
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Required for .COM.AU, .ID.AU, .NET.AU and .ORG.AU registrations:
 
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X-AU-REGISTRANT-ID-NUMBER = (TEXT) (max. 255 chars) - The respective number depending on the registrant id type.
 
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.
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X-AU-REGISTRANT-ID-TYPE = ABN | ACN | TM - The meaning of the abbreviations is stated in the table below.
 
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| ACN
 
| ACN
 
| Australian Company Number
 
| Australian Company Number
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| RBN
 
| Business Registration Number
 
 
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| TM
 
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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.
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The validity of these numbers can be checked using the following lookup services.
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The validity of the ABN number can be checked via the following LINK:
 
The validity of the ABN number can be checked via the following LINK:
  
http://abr.business.gov.au/Index.aspx
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https://abr.business.gov.au/
  
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The validity of the ACN number can be checked via the following LINK:
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https://connectonline.asic.gov.au/RegistrySearch/faces/landing/SearchRegisters.jspx
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(select "Search within: Organization & Business Names" and enter the ACN below it)
  
 
The Australian Trademark database can be search via the following database:
 
The Australian Trademark database can be search via the following database:
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[http://pericles.ipaustralia.gov.au/atmoss/falcon.application_start ATMOSS - Australian Trade Mark On-line Search System]
 
[http://pericles.ipaustralia.gov.au/atmoss/falcon.application_start ATMOSS - Australian Trade Mark On-line Search System]
  
= Addons =
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=== Authcode Request ===
 
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= RegistrarOC =
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= .AU_Changes_Ahead =
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Starting March 1st, 2017, HEXONET will have a new provider for .AU domain names. This switch resolves minor issues with .AU domain names we have been experiencing and is expected to have little or no impact on most resellers and clients. 
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All details about the transfer process are made available to our resellers per email notification. This is a compilation of the most important changes ahead:
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=== 1. OTE is Available for .AU ===
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In the new system, an OTE environment is available for .AU. Limitation of OTE: Transfers and Trades are not available.
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=== 2. .AU Domain Trade Email/Fax Procedure ===
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Resellers are required to provide their registrants a link to the non-branded .AU trade PDF form at [http://domainform.net/form/index.php domainform.net] when submitting a trade. For the convenience of your customers, Resellers will have the option to provide a pre-filled PDF version of the .AU trade form by following the instructions on [http://domainform.net/form/au/help#au this help page]. Please keep in mind that registrants (losing and gaining) need to print, sign, and fax or email the .AU trade form to our neutral non-branded email address or fax for processing.
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=== 3. Domain Ownership Certificate ===
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As required by auDA policy, with each new .AU domain registration or each .AU domain trade, the new owner will receive an email with an attached auDA certificate of ownership (PDF).
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=== 4. .AU Domain Trade vs. Domain Modify Rules ===
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Whenever an X-AU flag is changed, this requires the use of the TradeDomain command. Please note that a TradeDomain command with a changing X-AU flag also requires the submission of a registrant contact handle at the same time. In the special case where a registrant contact handle is changed only this can be done with a ModifyDomain command.
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=== 5. X-AU-REGISTRANT-ID-TYPE Values ===
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Previously, ABN, ACN, RBN or TM were accepted for X-AU-REGISTRANT-ID-TYPE. Please note that RBN will NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED going forward. Business names using state and territory services were phased out in 2012.
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=== 6. .AU Domain Transfer Notes ===
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Contact handles are no longer required for a transfer request. Also, the registrant transfer confirmation email and the respective online form will have small changes including a different registrar name.
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=== 7. .AU Domain Transfers with Period = 2 not Accepted ===
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The default transfer period (if no dedicated period is provided with a transfer request) was 0 and will remain 0 on the new system. Though previously a period = 2 was accepted, going forward, a period = 2 is not longer accepted with a .AU transfer. Either do not provide a period or provide period = 0. Please note that an .AU domain name can be renewed after a transfer.
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=== 8. .AU Domain Name Life Cycle ===
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The Renewal Finalization Period will remain unchanged at -1d (.AU domains set to AUTORENEW will be automatically renewed 1 day prior to the expiration date). The Renewal Failure Period will be adjusted a day from +30 to +29 days (.AU domains set to AUTODELETE OR AUTOEXPIRE will be automatically removed from our system 29 days after the expiration date). The Deletion Restorable Period will be adjusted from +3d to +1d (any explicitly deleted or auto-deleted / auto-expired .AU domain can be restored until 30 days after the expiration date).
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=== 9. .AU Nameserver / Host Management ===
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Nameservers will now be managed as an OBJECT and not as an ATTRIBUTE. A minimum of 2 nameservers are now required for .AU domain names (previously: 0). Use and assignment of child nameservers (requiring ownership of the parent .AU domain) first requires the creation of each nameserver object with the AddNameserver command and desired IP address.
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=== For further information ... ===
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...and details on the transition our resellers are kindly requested to revisit the email notifications that we sent them.
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Registrants can recover their domain authcode via The .AU registry website. <br/>
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[https://pw.auda.org.au/ AUDA Recover Domain Password and Expiry Date]
  
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=== RenewalProhibited Status ===
  
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The registry does not allow explicit renewals unless the domain is within 90 days of the current expiration date. This lock will be automatically removed by the registry and then will be applied after the domain has been renewed.

Revision as of 13:53, 21 January 2022

.AU

.AU is the 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.jpg
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

Afilias Australia Pty. Ltd.

Dispute Policy

Rules

Registrar

1api GmbH

WHOIS-Server

whois.auda.org.au

WHOIS-Update

5 minutes

Min. Characters

2

Max. Characters

63

Character Set
  • Letters and numbers
  • Hyphens ("-"), however not at the beginning or directly in front of the TLD
  • IDN: not allowed
Limitations
  • Registrant Contacts: Required: 1 / Maximum: 1
  • Admin Contacts: Required: 0 / Maximum: 1
  • Tech Contacts: Required: 1 / Maximum: 1
  • Billing Contacts: Required: 0 / Maximum: 1

{{{Possible Extensions}}}

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

{{{Possible Extensions}}}

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:

https://abr.business.gov.au/

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 The .AU registry website.
AUDA Recover Domain Password and Expiry Date

RenewalProhibited Status

The registry does not allow explicit renewals unless the domain is within 90 days of the current expiration date. This lock will be automatically removed by the registry and then will be applied after the domain has been renewed.