Second-level domain / Australia

.ID.AU domain
in Pakistan.

Local presence rule Registry: auDA Oceania Domains
Quick answer

.id.au is the second-level domain of Australia. Only Australian citizens or residents can register an id.au domain. It is for individuals only. DomainWalay can register it for Pakistani exporters and overseas Pakistanis who meet the rule. Minimum term is 1 year and transfers use an auth code. Registration costs Rs 4,600 for 2 years in PKR.

1 yrMIN TERM
60 daysTRANSFER LOCK
YesAUTH CODE
NoWHOIS PRIVACY
TypeSecond-level domain
RegistryauDA
RegionAustralia
Best forPersonal sites for people living in Australia
Term1 to 5 years
Transfer time1 to 5 days
DNSSECSupported
Dispute policyauDRP
01 / Overview

What is .id.au?

The .id.au extension is used for Individual names in Australia. A quick fact: Direct second level names like brand.au were launched in 2022. Before that only .com.au and similar were possible.

.id.au has a local presence rule. Only Australian citizens or residents can register an id.au domain. It is for individuals only. No documents are uploaded in most cases, but you must confirm you are an Australian citizen or resident. Many Pakistani exporters and overseas Pakistanis qualify through a local partner, office or trustee service. Ask us before you buy and we will confirm the route.

A Pakistani who has moved to Perth can use an id.au name for a personal blog. That is the kind of use .id.au is built for.

You can register .id.au for 1 to 5 years at a time. Renew before the expiry date to keep your website and email running. If it expires, there is a redemption window of about 30 days, but the restore fee is higher than a normal renewal.

Moving .id.au to DomainWalay is simple. Unlock the domain at your current provider, get the auth code (also called EPP code), and start the transfer here. New registrations and recent transfers have a 60 day lock. Most transfers finish in 1 to 5 days.

Who uses .id.au in Pakistan

02 / Requirements checklist

What you need to register .id.au

!Who can registerOnly Australian citizens or residents can register an id.au domain. It is for individuals only.
!DocumentsNo documents are uploaded in most cases, but you must confirm you are an Australian citizen or resident.
✓Minimum term1 year
✓Maximum term5 years
✓Name length1 to 63 characters
✓Contact detailsA working email and phone number for the registrant
✓PaymentPKR by bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa or card
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03 / Rules and lifecycle

Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .id.au

Full .ID.AU policy terms →
Registration

Register .id.au for 1 to 5 years. Names can use letters, numbers and hyphens, from 1 to 63 characters, and cannot start or end with a hyphen. Only ASCII names are accepted. No documents are uploaded in most cases, but you must confirm you are an Australian citizen or resident.

Renewal

Renew .id.au any time before expiry. Auto renew is available in the client area. After expiry there is a grace period of about 30 days where renewal is still at the normal price, but the website may stop working. After that comes a redemption period of about 30 days with a higher restore fee. When all periods end, the name is released and anyone can register it.

Transfer

Transfers of .id.au need the domain to be unlocked and a valid auth code from the current registrar. A domain cannot move within 60 days of registration or a previous transfer. The registrant email must approve the request. Typical time is 1 to 5 days. Eligibility rules also apply to the new owner.

Lifecycle

A .id.au name goes through these stages: Active for the paid term, then Expired with a grace period of about 30 days, then Redemption for about 30 days, then Pending delete, then released.

DNSSEC

DNSSEC is supported for .id.au. You can add DS records from your DNS panel once your DNS provider signs the zone.

Registration data and privacy

The .id.au registry publishes some registrant data. Privacy protection is not available for this extension, so use a business address and email.

04 / Transfer to DomainWalay

Move your .id.au in 1 to 5 days

Unlock the domainLog in at your current registrar and turn off the transfer lock.
Get the auth codeAsk the current registrar for the auth code, also called the EPP code. It comes by email or shows in the panel.
Start the transfer hereEnter your .id.au name and the auth code on DomainWalay and pay the transfer fee. Most transfers add a year to the domain.
Approve the emailThe registrant email gets an approval link. Click it to speed things up.
Done in 1 to 5 daysThe domain shows in your DomainWalay client area. Update nameservers if needed.
05 / Complete the setup

Hosting and SSL,
same login.

Your DomainWalay account also works on HostingWalay and SSLWalay. Add hosting and a certificate for your new .id.au without a second signup.

Real life example

A Pakistani who has moved to Perth can use an id.au name for a personal blog.

06 / Compare

.id.au vs the usual suspects

ExtensionRegisterRenewRule
.id.auRs 4,600Rs 5,210Local
.comRs 3,864Rs 4,038Open
.com.pkRs 4,200Rs 4,500Open
.netRs 5,686Rs 7,065Open
07 / Same family

Other extensions like .id.au

Did you know

Direct second level names like brand.au were launched in 2022. Before that only .com.au and similar were possible.

08 / FAQ

.id.au questions,
answered simply.

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What is .id.au?

The .id.au extension is used for Individual names in Australia. Direct second level names like brand.au were launched in 2022. Before that only .com.au and similar were possible.

How much does a .id.au domain cost in Pakistan?

At DomainWalay, .id.au registration is Rs 4,600 for 2 years and renewal is Rs 5,210 per year. Transfer is available on request. Prices are in PKR and include the registry fee. Bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa and cards are accepted.

Who can register .id.au?

Only Australian citizens or residents can register an id.au domain. It is for individuals only. No documents are uploaded in most cases, but you must confirm you are an Australian citizen or resident.

Can I register .id.au from Pakistan?

Yes, if you meet the eligibility rule. Only Australian citizens or residents can register an id.au domain. It is for individuals only. Message us on WhatsApp before you order and we confirm the route for your case.

How do I transfer my .id.au domain to DomainWalay?

Unlock the domain at your current registrar, get the auth code, and start the transfer here with that code. Domains registered or transferred in the last 60 days cannot move yet. It usually takes 1 to 5 days.

What happens if my .id.au domain expires?

Renew it as soon as possible. There is a short grace period of about 30 days at the normal price. After that, a redemption period of about 30 days applies with a higher restore fee. Then the name is deleted and anyone can register it.

Is WHOIS privacy available for .id.au?

The .id.au registry publishes some registrant details, so full privacy is not available. Use a business address and a role email.

Which is better for a Pakistani business, .id.au or .pk?

It depends on your audience. .id.au suits personal sites for people living in Australia. If your customers are mainly in Pakistan, pair it with .pk or .com.pk so you own both.

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