Information about org.au domain names

IMPORTANT NOTICE

ALL org.au domain names registered prior to 1 July 2002 are DUE TO EXPIRE ON 30 JUNE 2004.

It is YOUR responsibility to transfer your domain name and renew it before the expiry date.

Information about pre-1 July 2002 org.au domain names
Prior to 1 July 2002, org.au names were not licensed with an expiry date. From 1 July 2002, all org.au domain names are subject to a 2 year licence period and so will need to be renewed every 2 years. Your org.au name is deemed to have been issued on 1 July 2002 and will expire on 30 June 2004. If you wish to continue to use the name it will have to be renewed before 30 June 2004 for another 2 year period.

How to transfer and renew your org.au domain name

Step 1: Get your Domain Name Password (formerly called Registry Key)
To renew your domain name you will need to know your Domain Name Password. As a security measure, all .au domain names are password protected. You can have your Domain Name Password emailed to you by going to the Recover Password tool at http://admin.auda.org.au/and following the instructions.

Step 2: Select an auDA Accredited Registrar
Registrars are accredited by auDA and their job is to manage the domain name by renewing it for you. You must select a registrar from the list of registrars at http://www.auda.org.au/registrars/accredited-registrars/. Service offerings and renewal fees vary between registrars, so you should shop around according to your needs.

Step 3: Renew your Domain Name
Contact the registrar that you have selected to renew your domain name. You will need to give them your Domain Name Password and pay the renewal fee. In most cases you will be able to renew your domain name online. The registrar will be able to assist you with any queries you may have.

For further information regarding the renewal of your domain name, please contact auDA at:
Phone     1800 668 019
Email        renewals@auda.org.au

Last Updated: 27/04/2004 11:09