Domains and DNS
Domain names are licensed rather than owned, and the rules that decide who can hold an Australian name are the part most people meet only after a problem. These guides cover the eligibility rules for a .com.au, the difference between registering a new name and transferring one you already hold, and what happens when a renewal is missed. Start here before you search for the name you want.
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How to Register a .com.au Domain Name (Eligibility, Rules and Steps)
Who can register a .com.au, what close and substantial connection means, what you need at checkout, and the mistakes that get applications rejected.
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New Domain or Transfer: What Changes, What Breaks, What It Costs
Registering a new domain and transferring an existing one are different processes with different rules. What each one changes, costs and blocks.