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Can I register a .al sub-domain like: .com.al, .edu.al, .org.al, .net.al, .mil.al, .gov.al?

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These subdomains are reserved for specific user groups. The .gov.al and .mil.al domains are reserved for government and military use only and are not registered by registrars. We can only register:

  • .com.al – You must provide documentation proving that you are a company registered in Albania.
  • .net.al – You must provide documentation proving that you are a networking company registered in Albania.
  • .edu.al – You must provide documentation proving that you are a registered educational institution in Albania.
  • .org.al – You must provide documentation proving that you are a non-governmental organization registered in Albania.

What are the permitted registration conditions?

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.al domains can be active for a maximum period of 10 years. This means that during registration, the domain can be registered for a period of up to 10 years. However, domain renewal can be done for a maximum period of 9 years.

How long does it usually take to register a .al domain?

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Our domain registration system automatically processes your registration application. Once you complete your domain bill payment, our system automatically sends your domain.al registration request to the registry.

According to the .al domain regulations, the AKEP Registry (https://akep.al/) may take up to 3 business days to approve your domain registration request. During this period, the registry verifies:

  1. The registrar’s data is complete,
  2. The domain name is not a reserved word or a registered trademark.
  3. Domain.al registration usually takes 24 hours to be approved. However, there are cases when approval can take more than 3 days. If you would like to expedite the .al domain registration process, please open a ticket or contact us.

For .AL that does not require a representative, what documents/information are required by the registrant?

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For domain.al, 4 additional pieces of information are required:

  1. Company ID – This is optional for domain.al, but mandatory for third-level domains.
  2. Document Type – Can be one of the options below:
    • Identity Card
    • Passport
    • Social security number
  3. Organization Identification Number – The registrant’s ID number.
  4. Legal status – It can be one of the options below:
    • Limited Liability Company – Requires Company ID to be filled in.
    • Public Entity/Organization – Requires the company ID to be filled in (mainly for .gov.al).
    • A trader – requires the company’s ID to be completed.
    • Individual.

Can I buy more than one domain?

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Of course, you can buy as many domains as you or your business needs.

Can we register domains in .com.al and similar third-level .al domains?

The following rules apply to third-level domains:

  1. The company ID field is mandatory.
  2. .com.al requires the company registration certificate as an additional document. Only a Limited Liability Company or a Commercial Person can have legal status.
  3. .org.al requires as an additional document the license showing the company ID. Only a Limited Liability Company can have legal status.
  4. .edu.al requires a license from the Ministry of Education in Albania as an additional document. Only a Limited Liability Company or Public Entity/Organization can have legal status.
  5. In some cases, the Registry (AKEP) may request an identity card. This mainly happens in cases where the domain is a trademark.

Can my domain registration be refused?

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AKEP may reject the domain registration if the information provided by the registrant is inaccurate or incomplete. Additionally, if your domain name is classified as a reserved or prohibited name according to AKEP regulations, the domain registration may be rejected. We encourage our clients to consult the list of prohibited and reserved domains, available at the following link: List of Prohibited Domain Names .al and Subdomains, as well as the registry of registered trademarks, which can be found here: List of Reserved Domain Names .al and Subdomains.

What happens if my domain is rejected after payment?

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If your domain is rejected after payment has been made, the registration of .al domains undergoes an approval process by the Registry. Typically, they will verify that registrants have correct contact information for each domain, check against prohibited names, and in some cases, review for trademark infringements.

If your domain registration is rejected, we will refund you by adding credits to your account in our system or by issuing a full refund.

Can non-Albanian individuals or companies register .al domains?

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Individuals or non-Albanian companies can register .al domains through Host.al. The process is simple: choose an available .al domain name using Host.al’s search tool, provide the necessary personal or business information, pay the registration fee, and complete the registration. Make sure the chosen domain complies with Albanian laws, and remember to renew the domain before it expires to maintain ownership. Host.al offers an easy registration experience, making it simple for international users to acquire .al domains. http://host.al/can-anyone-register-a-al-domain/

What is web hosting?

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Web hosting is a service that provides space and resources for storing the data of a website, enabling it to be accessible to users over the internet.