The .au character
The .au says hello to everyone and keeps an eye on names down under.
About the .au extension
Australia's country code, run by auDA. Short direct .au names have been available since March 2022.
| Extension | .au |
|---|---|
| Who can register | People and organisations with an Australian presence. |
Tips for buying an expired .au domain
Check you meet auDA's Australian presence rules first. If the direct .au is taken, the matching .com.au may not be, and the other way round.
Whatever the extension, check every name before you buy it: its history, backlinks and spam signals. Our domain history checklist covers each step.
Expired .au domains on FreedDomains
We do not list expiring .au names yet, because its registry does not publish a drop list we can use. You can still check any .au name's status, registrar and history with the domain checker.
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