.ax ccTLD
The .ax TLD is the country-code domain for Åland, an autonomous province of Finland. It was officially delegated in 2006 and is managed by the Regional Government of Åland. Anyone can register a .ax domain, making it open to individuals and organizations worldwide without geographic restrictions.
No restrictions; open to anyone worldwide
.ax Domain Overview
The .ax extension is a country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Ålands landskapsregering. .ax was introduced in 2006.
Registration Info
Registration pricing for .ax is not publicly listed. Contact an ICANN-accredited registrar for availability and pricing.
Security Features
- DNSSEC
- CAA Record Support
What Is the History of .ax?
The .ax domain was delegated to the Regional Government of Åland on June 21, 2006. Prior to this, Åland used the subdomain aland.fi. In early 2006, Finnish law was amended to allow .ax as a separate ccTLD, with a three-year transition period to phase out aland.fi. All existing aland.fi domain holders received equivalent .ax registrations. The domain uses the ISO 3166-1 code assigned to Åland in 2004, with 'x' chosen because other two-letter combinations were already taken.
Did you know?
The .ax TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
What Is .ax Used For?
The .ax TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
Local businesses in Åland
Regional tourism and cultural sites
Personal websites of Åland residents
Organizations with ties to Finnish autonomy
Popular Websites
How Do I Register a .ax Domain?
Eligibility
No restrictions. Domain names must be 2–63 characters long, may include letters, numbers, and accented characters (å, ä, ö), but cannot begin or end with a hyphen or start with 'xn--'.
Open Registration
The .ax TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
Registration Process
- Choose an accredited domain registrar that offers .ax 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.