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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.
Registration pricing for .al is not publicly listed. Contact an ICANN-accredited registrar for availability and pricing.
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.
The .al TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .al TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
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.
The .al TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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 I strive for accuracy, details such as pricing, registration requirements, and policies may change. Always verify with the official registry or an accredited registrar before making registration decisions.