How to Register a .al Domain in 2026: Rules, Documents and Prices
The number 1 .al domain registrar.
A .al domain is the national domain of Albania. It tells visitors that your business, project or brand belongs to the Albanian market, and it is short and easy to remember. This guide explains who can register one, what you need, how long it takes and what it costs.
Host.al is an AKEP-accredited and ICANN-accredited registrar and manages close to 16,000 .al domains, more than any other registrar.
Who can register a .al domain?
Anyone. Individuals and companies from any country can register a .al domain. You don’t need an Albanian address, an Albanian company or a local representative.
The second-level extensions are different:
| Extension | Who can register it |
|---|---|
| .al | Anyone, from any country |
| .com.al | Companies registered in Albania, or foreign brands through Host.al’s free local presence |
| .net.al | Network and internet companies registered in Albania |
| .org.al | Non-governmental organisations registered in Albania |
| .edu.al | Educational institutions registered in Albania |
| .gov.al, .mil.al | Reserved for government and military use; registrars can’t register them |
If you are a foreign company and want .com.al to protect your brand, read .com.al for foreign companies.
What you need to register
The registry, AKEP, asks for accurate contact details for every domain. During registration you give:
- Individuals: full name, ID card or passport number, address, phone and email.
- Companies: company name, registration number (NIPT for Albanian companies), address, phone and email.
The full list of fields is in what documents are required for a .al domain.
Step by step
- Search for your name. Use the domain search to check that the .al name you want is free.
- Choose the period. A .al domain can be registered for 1 to 10 years. Longer periods cost less per year.
- Enter the registrant details. Use the real details of the person or company that will own the domain. The registry checks them.
- Pay. Our system sends the request to AKEP as soon as the payment is confirmed.
- Wait for approval. We email you when AKEP approves the domain.
How long does it take?
Most .al domains are approved within 24 hours. AKEP can take up to 3 working days, because it checks that the details are complete and that the name isn’t reserved, prohibited or a protected trademark. More in how long .al registration takes.
If AKEP rejects a name, you get your money back as a refund or as account credit.
How much does a .al domain cost?
At Host.al a .al domain costs €12.99 for one year (November 2026), and registering for 2 or 3 years lowers the price per year. Transferring a .al domain to Host.al is free. Current prices for .al and every second-level extension are on the .al domains page.
Renewal and transfer
- You can renew a .al domain for up to 9 years at a time.
- Turn on automatic renewal in my.host.al so the domain never expires by accident.
- To move a .al domain to Host.al from another registrar, follow transfer a domain.
Why register .al with Host.al
- Accredited by AKEP and ICANN, with close to 16,000 .al domains under management.
- Free local presence for foreign brands that need .com.al.
- Free DNS and 24/7 support in Albanian and English.
- Hosting in Tirana: your website can sit in our own datacenter, close to your Albanian visitors.
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