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.

$19.50/yr Renews at the same price. No tricks. 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
SPF/DKIM/DMARC set up as part of the package

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
Modusdom isn't the cheapest .au registrar — the price buys flat renewals and support, not the lowest first-year number

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?

A .au domain is $19.50 per year at Modusdom, and it renews at the same $19.50 every year — no discounted first year that jumps later.

Does a .au domain renew at the same price?

Yes. Our renewal price equals our first-year price — written into our promises — so your .au stays $19.50/yr in year 1, year 2, and year 10. Most registrars advertise a cheap first year, then quietly renew higher.

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?

Yes. Transfers are free and add a year to your registration. Unlock the domain at your current registrar, copy the EPP/auth code, and start the transfer — we walk you through it, and your website and email keep working the whole time.

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.