.al ccTLD
The .al top-level domain is the country-code domain for Albania. It is managed by the Electronic and Postal Communications Authority (AKEP) and is used by individuals, businesses, and organizations with a connection to Albania. .al is commonly used for Albanian websites and supports second-level domains like .com.al, .net.al, and .gov.al.
Registrations are open to individuals and entities with a connection to Albania, though specific residency requirements are not publicly detailed. Domain names must comply with AKEP's prohibited and reserved lists, and cannot contain sensitive, offensive, or trademarked terms.
.al Domain Overview
The .al extension is a country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Electronic and Postal Communications Authority - AKEP. .al was introduced in 1992.
Registration Info
Registration pricing for .al is not publicly listed. Contact an ICANN-accredited registrar for availability and pricing.
Security Features
- DNSSEC
What Is the History of .al?
The .al domain was first delegated on April 21, 1992, initiated by the University of Tirana’s Faculty of Natural Sciences, Department of Informatics. Technical implementation was handled by CNUCE in Pisa, Italy, under Francesco Gennai. In 1998, the Albanian Telecommunication Regulatory Entity (TRE) became the sponsoring organization, formalizing registration rules. The DNS infrastructure was later migrated from Italy to AKEP in Tirana, enhancing local control and operational independence.
Did you know?
The .al TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
What Is .al Used For?
The .al TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
Albanian government websites
Local businesses and e-commerce
Educational institutions
Non-profits and NGOs in Albania
Media outlets and news portals
Personal websites with Albanian identity
Popular Websites
How Do I Register a .al Domain?
Eligibility
Registrants must ensure the domain name is not on AKEP’s List of Prohibited Names or List of Reserved Names, and is not registered as a trademark in Albania. Only ASCII characters A–Z, 0–9, and hyphens are allowed.
Open Registration
The .al TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
Registration Process
- Choose an accredited domain registrar that offers .al domains
- Check domain availability using the registrar's search tool
- Complete the registration process and provide required information
- Pay the registration fee (typically )
- Manage your domain settings through your registrar's control panel
Frequently Asked Questions
How Is This .al Data Compiled?
DNS Checker maintains a comprehensive TLD directory covering all 1,900+ active top-level domains. The data on this page combines multiple authoritative sources to provide information not found in standard TLD listings.
Zone File Analysis
Domain registration counts and density analysis are computed daily from TLD zone files, providing accurate registration statistics rather than estimates.
DNSSEC Adoption Tracking
DNSSEC deployment percentages are measured by scanning actual DNS records across all registered domains in each TLD zone.
Registrar Price Monitoring
Registration, renewal, and transfer prices are checked hourly across multiple accredited registrars and compared automatically.
Provider Market Share
DNS provider distribution is calculated from nameserver records, showing which hosting providers serve the most domains in each TLD.
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Disclaimer: The information on this page is sourced from IANA, ICANN, and respective registry operator publications, then structured and formatted with the assistance of AI. While accuracy is a priority, details such as pricing, registration requirements, and policies may change. Always verify with the official registry or an accredited registrar before making registration decisions.