Register your .aq domain name
.AQ domain name - Antarctica
The .AQ domain is the country code domain extension (ccTLD) for bodies managing work in Antarctica. A physical presence is needed for .AQ domain registration. The .AQ domain is available to government organisations who are signatories of the Antarctic Treaty. A .AQ domain name is also available to registrants who have a physical presence in Antarctica. But it’s so cold and we don’t want you to freeze so we’ll allow a physical presence to include unattended installations owned or operated by the registrant, and short term visits to the ice by the registrant or its employees. Plus you’ll need a letter signed by the officer in charge of the base or expedition. Don't forget your coat!
By registering a .AQ domain name, you're proving your commitment to Antarctica. Local websites attract local traffic, as users show a preference for going using local businesses. Language and currency are familiar, and delivery costs are going to be lower. This means that your .AQ website will rank higher in local searches, and you'll maximise your revenue.
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Antarctica, aside from the whales, penguins, and seals, is the least populated continent in the world, but there are some humans, freezing though they are. Registering a domain name with the .AQ domain will expand your brand within the scientific community brave enough to live there.
.AQ registry information
| Setup fee | None |
| Annual fee | €133.00 |
| Renewal fee | €133.00 |
| Update fee | €32.00 |
| Trade fee | €32.00 |
| Transfer fee | €133.00 (1 year extension included) |
| Minimum length | 3 characters |
| Maximum length | 63 characters |
| Numbers | Not allowed |
| Hyphen | Not allowed |
| IDN | Not allowed |
| Minimum subscription period | 2 years |
| Minimum renewal period | 2 years |
| Renewal increment | 2 years |
| Registration delay | 5-10 days |
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Features & Requirements
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Conditions
The registration of a .AQ domain name asks that the Owner and Administrative contact have a local presence in Antarctica. The .AQ registry asks for a letter signed by the officer in charge of the base or expedition, to support your application. |
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