What is a .al domain?
When searching online, Albanian internet users expect to see website addresses with .AL domain names. Whether you are an Albanian local, a small business owner, a lumberjack, a hydropower engineer, or just someone who appreciates vibrant cities and beautiful beaches, a .AL domain name is for you! With a .AL domain name you will rank higher in local search results and in the hearts of the locals.
Show your connection to the Albanian culture and commitment to providing the best internet experience in Albania with .AL domain. A .AL domain name is short, professional and memorable helping your website stand out in a sea of content online. Albania has a heavily services based economy. With future plans to focus on simplifying tax code, Albania has the potential to grow in the trade sector with Greece and Italy, and increase foreign investment.
Protecting your brand is as important as growing it. Registering your brand name in Albania is one of the best preventative measures you can take to secure your trademark and combat copyright infringement. Your domain name is your brand and your brand is you! Register your perfect .AL domain name before someone else does.
How do I buy a .al domain?
To purchase your .al domain name, you must first search for the availability of the unique phrase (without spaces or with hyphens). If the domain name is available, you may then add it to the cart to register for up to 10 year(s). If the domain is not available, then either modify your phrase, or inquire about purchasing the name outright through 101domain's Domain Concierge Service.
101domain has been providing registration services in Albania for over a decade, and is the recognized leader in international domain registrations.
- You can trust 101domain to do it right, because Country Code domains are our specialty.
- 101domain is uniquely positioned to help guide you through the Albanian registration process.
- Our business was built on providing simple and timely domain registration services, and superior support once you have your name.
How do I start a .al website?
Once you have registered your .al domain name, if you want to utilize it as a website or email address, you will need to associate it with a cloud-based hosting service like Easy Website Builder, a server-based hosting service like Web Hosting, or an email and collaboration service like Google Workspace.
A website can be built either through a browser-based builder, an installed content management system like WordPress or Drupal, or done professionally by a web designer/developer. Additionally, it is recommended securing your website with SSL, and enhancing your website's speed using Secure Web Accelerator.
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How do I transfer a .al domain?
Transferring your .al domain name is a fast and easy process. To get started, you'll need an Authorization Code from the registrar that currently has the domain registered. Once you have that, get started by clicking "Transfer Now" below or visit our Transfers Page, enter your domain name to transfer in, provide the Authorization Code, and our system will process the transfer.
Every .al domain transfer into 101domain includes an additional year(s) renewal, so you're not losing any time, just saving money and gaining the access to the largest portfolio of extensions in the business and 101domain's powerful domain management system. If you are not provided an Authorization Code or having problems locating it, contact our Domain Specialists to help you navigate the process.
Starting @ 41.99 USD / yr
Transfer NowFAQs for .al
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.al domain names are available for 1-10 years.
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The domain registration time frame for .al during general availability is 2 Days.
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.al Domain Names must:
- have minimum of 2 and a maximum of 63 characters;
- begin with a letter or a number and end with a letter or a number;
- use the English character set and may contain letters (i.e., a-z, A-Z),numbers (i.e. 0-9) and dashes (-) or a combination of these;
- neither begin with, nor end with a dash;
- not contain a dash in the third and fourth positions (e.g. www.ab- -cd.al); and
- not include a space (e.g. www.ab cd.al).
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DNSSEC is not available for .al domain. Domains that allow DNSSEC protect against counterfeit DNS data by providing origin authentication and integrity protection on that data. Get more information on its pros and cons.
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Trustee Service is not available for .al extension. Trustee Service can help satisfy most local presence requirements when there are restrictions on registering a domain name.
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Your .al domain name can be hosted on any hosting platform, whether a cloud-based website builder service like 101domain.com's Easy Website Builder or server hosting platform like 101domain.com Web Hosting using Plesk.
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No. At present the .al domain zone does not provide means to hide the information of the domain owner. All or partial information (name, address, email, etc.) may be displayed in WHOIS.
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Grace periods vary for country code Top Level Domains (ccTLD) including Internationalized Domain Names (IDN). Some registries require renewal up to 60 days in advance of the domain name expiration date. It is your responsibility to pay for your Renewal Fees in advance of the due date specified by 101domain regardless of the domain name expiration date. Failure to pay your Renewal Fees prior to the due date will result in a fee of $150 to renew your .al domain. There may be a restore period between when the domain expires and when the domain can be registered again. In the event that you do not pay by the renewal date, your site may be inaccessible during this time so it is very important that you renew this extension before the renewal date.
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The registry that manages the registration of domain names with the .al Top Level Domain is AKEP. You may visit them at https://akep.al/.
Domain Requirements for .al
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Companies: Provide Business registration number (any country), and contact person's ID or passport number. Albanian companies provide NIPT number along with passport/ID number.
Individuals: Provide government ID card or passport number.
An individual registrant cannot register more than 5 domains and a registrant company/organization cannot register more than 15 domains. 4. All registered domains must be set in use within one year, otherwise the .AL Registry has the right to suspend them. Setting in use means: creating a web page with that domain, using emails with that domain, creating open or closed networks with that domain, access to remote systems or databases, pointing to other web sites but with content of the same domain owner, technical uses such as DNS, FTP, SSH, HTTP / HTTPS, Peer to Peer etc.
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Registering trademarks owned by third parties, spamming activities including viruses and hacking tools, activities illegal under Albanian law are prohibited. For complete restrictions see FAQs.
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From the day of registration, you are allowed 14 days to make any possible changes/corrections of a spelling mistake or updates of any contact information. After this, the request for changes/corrections of a domain name is considered as a request for a new registration.
2-letter domain names are priced at $125 for 1 year.
How do I renew a .al domain?
Renewing your domain name is simple! Just click "Renew Now" below or visit our Renewals Page, and enter your domain name to renew, or log into your Account Manager, select your ext domain name that you would like to renew, select the term of your renewal, and check out.
We also offer Auto-Renew—a great way to keep your domain name up-to-date without having to worry about letting them accidentally expire. Check your Account Settings to find out if you have Auto-Renew enabled.
Starting @ 49.99 USD / yr
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