Why register a .ar domain?

Country flagLogo for .ar Domain

It's the official domain of Argentina. Some country code domains like .ar have special requirements. Luckily there is no documentation required, but you do need to provide a local administrative contact in Argentina to register this domain. 101domain offers this service for you free of charge. There are also no premium domain names so you can get any available name for an amazing price.

The term "ar" is commonly associated with interactive technology called augmented reality. It is also used in fan fiction for “alternate reality”. The .ar domain speaks directly to those audiences, describing a parallel universe one can explore or retreat to. However, .ar domain hasn’t always been used in this way. It wasn’t until recently that .ar domain became a trendy website address for start-ups, programmers, and designers.

Augmented reality glasses showing content overlay

Why buy a .ar domain name?

  • Memorable
    Have you ever noticed how many words end with "ar"? There's scholar, solar, altar, and grammar to name a few! .ar domain names are great for wordplay, and give brands an opportunity to get their name in a shorter website address.
  • Relevant
    The term "ar" is commonly associated with interactive technology called augmented reality. It is also used in fan fiction for “alternate reality”. The .ar domain speaks directly to those audiences, describing a parallel universe one can explore or retreat to. However, .ar domain hasn't always been used in this way. It wasn't until recently that .ar domain became a trendy website address for start-ups, programmers, and designers.
  • Shorter Names, Greater Availability
    When it comes to domain names, the fewer characters the better. An advantage of .ar doman is that it is only two characters long instead of traditional top-level domains like .com. Since not everybody is an early adopter like you, there are many great domain names still available!

We cover more about the .ar TLD in this blog post.

.ar augmented reality

The .AR Domain Is An Exciting New Space for Augmented Reality

All it takes is the right industry or person to take an interest in a domain for it to take off. We see it happening all the time, first with .ai and .io, and now with .ar domain names...

Read More

Examples of .ar website already seeing the benefits!

  • Screenshot of kath.ar website www.katha.ar
  • Screenshot of kugg.ar website www.kugg.ar
  • Screenshot of midg.ar website www.midg.ar

Frequently asked questions about .ar.

How do I buy a .ar domain?
To purchase your 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 year(s). If the .ar country code domain is not available, then either modify your phrase, or inquire about purchasing the name outright through 101domain's Domain Concierge Service.
Are there requirements, documents, or information needed for .ar?
101domain.com provides the local administrative contact in Argentina required to register this domain. Signed document (we provide) and copy of passport, both apostilled, are required if domain needs to be registered without trustee. There is an additional $49 service fee to process domains without trustee. Please ask about our apostille service.

Technical information for .ar.

  • TLD .ar
  • Type ccTLD
  • Registration 102.99 USD
  • Renewal 119.99 USD
  • Transfer 102.99 USD / Transfer in your .ar
  • Time to Register 3 Days
  • Registration Period 1 year(s)
  • Private Registration Not Available
  • Trustee/Proxy Service No
  • Languages Supported Portuguese,  Spanish, 
    .ar domain name supports multiple language formats. You can register your domain name by entering your domain search using the appropriate language character set in the search field.
  • Individuals can register Yes
  • Businesses can register Yes
  • Registry NIC AR
  • Information updated 2024-03-12

See all .ar domain help and technical information.

Why manage your .ar domain with 101domain?

  • Award Winning Support
  • Free Web Forwarding
  • Transparent Pricing
  • Multi-User Admin Tools