.AQ Domain
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Antarctica. It is used for websites and services associated with the Antarctic region.
Registry & Technical Information
Registry Information
Technical Details
Launch Dates & Availability
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Registration is restricted to organizations with a physical presence in Antarctica or those conducting Antarctic-related activities.
Restricted but publicly available via registrars like 101domain
Additional Information
Country Code Top-Level Domain, representing Antarctica in the DNS system.
The .AQ domain is one of the least used ccTLDs due to the limited population and activity in Antarctica.It's managed by Peter Mott, who has been responsible for the domain since its inception.
Frequently Asked Questions
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Antarctica. It is used for websites and services associated with the Antarctic region. The .AQ TLD is managed by Antarctica Network Information Centre Limited and was introduced in 1992.
Registration for .AQ domains has the following restrictions: Registration is restricted to organizations with a physical presence in Antarctica or those conducting Antarctic-related activities.
Pricing for .AQ domains varies by registrar. Contact your preferred domain registrar for current pricing information and any promotional offers.
WHOIS information for .AQ domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.nic.aq. You can also use the RDAP service at null for more structured data access.
Many accredited domain registrars support .AQ domain registration. Contact your preferred registrar to confirm availability and pricing.
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