.ar ccTLD
Argentina
The .ar TLD is the country-code domain for Argentina, assigned under ISO 3166-1. It is managed by NIC Argentina on behalf of the Presidencia de la Nación, Secretaría Legal y Técnica, and is used by individuals, businesses, and organizations with a presence in Argentina. Registrations are available at the second-level, with specific subdomains for commercial, governmental, educational, and other sectors.
Registrants must be Argentine residents with a CUIT/CUIL and Tax Code Level 2 or higher, or non-residents who validate their identity as an individual or legal entity. Certain second-level domains require additional licensing or legal status.
.ar Domain Overview
The .ar extension is a country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Presidencia de la Nación, Secretaría Legal y Técnica. .ar was introduced in 1987.
Registration Info
Registration pricing for .ar is not publicly listed. Contact an ICANN-accredited registrar for availability and pricing.
Security Features
- DNSSEC
What Is the History of .ar?
The .ar domain was delegated in September 1987 and is one of the earliest country-code top-level domains. It is operated by NIC Argentina under the authority of the Presidencia de la Nación, Secretaría Legal y Técnica. The domain supports multilingual characters including ñ, accented vowels, and ç, reflecting the Spanish and Portuguese linguistic landscape of Argentina.
Did you know?
The .ar TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
What Is .ar Used For?
The .ar TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
Commercial websites (com.ar)
Government services (gob.ar)
Non-profit organizations (org.ar)
Military and defense (mil.ar)
Tourism and travel (tur.ar)
Insurance services (seg.ar)
Online gambling platforms (bet.ar)
Educational and cultural institutions (musica.ar)
International organizations (int.ar)
Cooperatives (coop.ar)
Popular Websites
How Do I Register a .ar Domain?
Eligibility
Argentine residents require a CUIT/CUIL and Tax Code Level 2 or higher. Non-residents must validate identity as an individual or legal entity. Certain second-level domains require additional licensing (e.g., .gob.ar, .mil.ar, .bet.ar).
Open Registration
The .ar TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
Registration Process
- Choose an accredited domain registrar that offers .ar 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
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Zone File Analysis
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DNSSEC Adoption Tracking
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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.