id.au: the details

There are requirements you need to meet to register an id.au domain name.. These requirements help keep .au domain names trusted and secure.

Who can get an id.au domain name?

id.au domain names can be registered by Australian citizens and permanent residents.

When you register your id.au domain name, you’ll need to provide information that shows you’re an Australian citizen or permanent resident such as a government issued photo ID.

For more information about who can register id.au domain names refer to the .au Licensing Rules.

What id.au domain name can you choose?

The id.au domain name you choose must match or be an acronym or abbreviation of your first name or family name, or your nickname. You might like to choose a domain name such as {name}.id.au.

See section 2.4.8 of the .au Licensing Rules for the full details.

Keep your id.au domain name short and simple to help your friends and family remember it and find you easily online.

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