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What is a .AU Direct Domain?

The “.au Direct” domain is an Australian web address. This .au Direct domain is a trusted shortcut for Australian businesses, organizations, and individuals, building instant credibility and helping you stand out from the global crowd.

.AU Direct vs .COM.AU —
What's the Difference?

The .com.au is the traditional domain, while the newer .au Direct is designed to be a more appropriate domain for Australian businesses. It is shorter, simpler, and unlocks fresh avenues for businesses to craft branding and marketing campaigns that resonate more deeply with the local Australian audience.

Domain Information For .AU

TLD

Type

Minimum Registration Period

Maximum Registration Period

Minimum Renewal Period

Maximum Renewal Period

Is Domain Privacy Supported

Are IDN Domains Supported

Is RegistarLock Supported

Is DNSSEC Supported

ICANN fee

.au

ccTLD

1 Year

5 Years

1 Year

5 Years

Yes

No

Yes

$0.18

Why .AU Direct Domain Should Be Top Priority for Every Australian Business

Over 6 million businesses in Australia trust the .au Direct domain. Here's why:

Brand Identity

It's catchy, short, and easy to spell and pronounce, thus strengthening your brand in the local market.

SEO Benefits

Search engines favour relevant local results. A .au Direct domain helps you rank higher in searches by Australian customers.

Credibility

It's a popular choice among Australian organizations, individuals, and small businesses as it builds credibility with local customers.

Global Recognition

Businesses that not only aim to dominate the local market but also try to attract international customers seeking Australian products or services prefer the .au Direct domain.

What Can You Do With a .AU Direct Domain?

With a .au Direct domain, the possibilities for your online presence are endless:

Professional website

Establish yourself as a legitimate Australian business with a website that builds trust and credibility.

Creating a Blog or Personal Website

Share your voice, ideas, or experiences with a clear Australian connection.

Set Up An E-commerce Store

Sell directly to Australian customers, fostering a sense of local support and easy transactions.

Build A Landing Page Or Microsite

Craft dedicated campaigns through website builder for specific products, services, or promotions reaching the right audience.

Create Branded Email Addresses

Create professional email addresses with your .au Direct domain, making communication easy and building brand recognition.

Showcase Online Portfolio

Present your work or skills with a .au Direct domain and our web hosting plan, instantly conveying your Australian background to potential clients.

Tips for Choosing the Perfect .AU Direct Domain Name

Finding the right .au Direct Domain is easy!

Include Keywords

Choose appropriate keywords for your domain name that reflects your website's content.

Avoid Numbers and Hyphens

Keep it short, catchy, and easy to type.

Check Availability

Make sure your desired domain name is available for registration.

Trademark Check

Avoid legal headaches, make sure it's unique.

Easy Pronunciation

Choose a domain name that's easy to spell and pronounce.

Why should I get an Australian domain name?

There are a bunch of benefits to having an Australian domain name:

Boosts Local Search Ranking

Search engines like Google favour websites with a local domain for local searches. This means your .au Direct site is more likely to appear at the top of search results for Australian users.

Builds Trust and Credibility

.au Direct domains are seen as more trustworthy and reliable by Australian consumers. This can give your business a leg up over competitors with generic domain extensions.

Increased Brand Recognition

A .au Direct domain clearly tells visitors you're an Australian business. This can be especially important if you target a local audience.

Stand Out from the Crowd

With .au Direct you can often choose shorter and more memorable domain names compared to crowded .com options.

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Legal and Regulatory Requirements for .AU Direct Domain Registration

To register a .au Direct domain, you must have an Australian presence by either being a citizen or permanent resident of Australia or being a registered business name, trademark, or association in Australia.

Resident of Australia

Being a permanent resident of
Australia

Registration in Australia

Having a business or organisation
registered in Australia

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FAQ's - .AU Direct Domains Registration

Unfortunately, no. Unlike some other domain extensions, hiding your contactinformation isn't allowed for .au Direct domains

The registration process for a .au direct domain typically takes around 1-2 business days, but it can vary depending on the registrar and other factors.

Yes, it is possible to transfer your existing .au direct domain to us. At Crazy Domains, our process is quick, easy, and requires no interruption of services. Complete the domain transfer process in just 10 days.

To be eligible for a .au Direct domain name the registrant must be operating a business in Australia.

.au Direct and .com.au domains are country-code domains specifically designated for Australians and a great opportunity for your website to reach the Australian audiences. A .au Direct is short and simple to remember and ideal to be used for your business email, if you're an entrepreneur or start-up. A .com.au is widely recognised amongst the Australians and perfect to use for all types of businesses.

The cost of your domain depends on a few factors:

The tenure of your choice: Crazy Domains offers a .au Direct domain at 1 to 5 years tenure. Annual cost price may vary per tenure.
Add-on Services: Crazy Domains offers additional products that can help protect your domain such as domain guard and domain expiry protection. We also offer different products and services to help you grow your online presence such as SEO tools, professional emails, website builder. This can impact your overall price.
Promotional offers: Crazy Domains at its behest may run promotional offers from time to time that could reduce the cost of you registration.

The Priority Allocation Period for .au Direct domain names is now closed. The Priority Allocation Process | auDA.

90-day Free Website Builder Trial
1-month Free Business Email Hosting
24/7 Customer Support

Website Builder Trial will auto-renew at the prevailing renewal price, you may turn off the auto-renewal setting in your Account Manager before the auto-renewal date to avoid being charged.

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