Australia's ccTLD

Register a .au domain

A .au domain proves you're actually Australian — the eligibility check most ccTLDs skip. auDA's direct .au names launched in March 2022 as a shorter alternative to .com.au, but the shortcut comes with a gate: registrants must hold a genuine Australian presence. We add SPF, DKIM, and DMARC to the mailbox at no charge and freeze the renewal price for life.

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$19.50/yr Currently renews at $19.50/year. Minimum 1-year registration: $19.50 before tax. Privacy free

Who picks .au?

Businesses with a genuine Australian tie — ABN/company registration, trademark, or citizenship/residency — selling to Australian customers
Australian brands trading a long .com.au for the shorter direct .au
Companies that want a domain Australian regulators and customers recognize as local by default

What it signals

Pros

Shorter than .com.au while keeping the same local-trust signal
auDA's eligibility gate keeps the namespace free of unrelated squatters
Renewal price locked in at purchase — no multi-year teaser that spikes later
WHOIS hidden from public lookup wherever the registry allows it
Business email and setup help are available as separate services

Watch-outs

Off-limits to buyers without a genuine Australian connection — most international applicants won't qualify
Registrants need to be ready to document eligibility (ABN, trademark, citizenship/residency) if challenged, and priority disputes from the 2022 direct-.au launch can still surface
Current registration and renewal rates are shown separately below; rates can change

Registry restrictions

auDA (via the .au Domain Administration's Licensing Rules) requires registrants to have an 'Australian presence' -- an Australian-registered business/company (ABN/ACN), an Australian trademark application or registration, or Australian citizenship/residency -- to hold a .au domain; it is not open to unrestricted worldwide registration.

Examples of .au domains in the wild

Common questions about .au domains

How much does a .au domain cost?

Standard registration is currently $19.50 per year. The minimum registration term is 1 year(s), totaling $19.50 before any applicable tax. Premium names can have separate pricing.

What is the renewal price for a .au domain?

The current standard renewal rate is $19.50 per year. Review the renewal term and total in your account; rates can change.

Do I get free WHOIS privacy on a .au domain?

Yes — free WHOIS privacy is included on every .au domain, hiding your name, address, email and phone from the public WHOIS record at no extra cost.

Can I transfer an existing .au domain to Modusdom?

Transfer eligibility, authorization requirements, timing and any term extension depend on the ending and registry. Check the transfer quote before ordering. Keep existing DNS and email records in place during the move.

Is a .au domain right for my business?

Because auDA vets for an Australian connection before handing one out, a .au isn't just a style pick — it functions as a built-in credential that tells customers and regulators the business is really there. It is a strong fit for: Businesses with a genuine Australian tie — ABN/company registration, trademark, or citizenship/residency — selling to Australian customers; Australian brands trading a long .com.au for the shorter direct .au; Companies that want a domain Australian regulators and customers recognize as local by default.