DomainName.edu.au - Frequently Asked Questions

Questions

What is the cost for having a name in the .edu.au domain?
What happens if I do not pay the invoice?
What happens if my domain expires?
How do I pay online?
What is the .au domain?
What is the .edu.au domain?
Who administers the .edu.au domain?
Can I register an .edu domain without the .au?
What are the eligibility requirements for obtaining a name in the .edu.au domain?
Can I register a name directly in .edu.au or will I need to register a name under my state or territory sub-domain?
How does an institution apply for a name in the .edu.au domain?
How do I find out if an .edu.au domain name is available?
What if the name I want is already taken?
What are the valid characters and valid lengths for domain names?
What other restrictions are there on choosing domain names?
How long will the approval process take?
How often will I need to renew the domain licence?
Can I transfer the domain name to another party?
Can I register or maintain a domain name with a .sa.edu.au extension here?

Answers

What is the cost for having a name in the .edu.au domain?
Domain licences cost $110 inc GST. The licence period is two years. The licence fee is also payable on renewal of the domain name.
What happens if I do not pay the invoice?
If your domain name is not renewed by the expiry date on the renewal invoice, it will become inactive. You will not be able to access your website using the domain name. The domain name will remain inactive for a period of 60 days, after which, it will be deleted from the system and the name will become available for other parties to apply for. If you wish to reactivate your domain name during this inactive period, you can do so by paying the licence renewal fee either online, by telephone (call 08 8334 3245) or by cheque. Full details of payment methods are included on your invoice.
What happens if my domain expires?
If your domain name is not renewed by the expiry date on the renewal invoice, it will become inactive. You will not be able to access your website using the domain name. The domain name will remain inactive for a period of 60 days, after which, it will be deleted from the system and the name will become available for other parties to apply for. If you wish to reactivate your domain name during this inactive period, you can do so by paying the licence renewal fee either online, by telephone (call 08 8334 3245) or by cheque. Full details of payment methods are included on your invoice.
How do I pay online?
You can pay online from here. You will need to login with your client id and password, then select Renewal Invoices from the menu. If you do not know your client id and password, please follow the password recovery procedure.
What is the .au domain?
.au is the domain country code for Australia. Each nation has been granted its own unique two letter code to distinguish websites emanating from its own country.
What is the .edu.au domain?
Within .au there are a number of second level domains serving specific communities, such as .com.au (for Australian companies) and .id.au (for Australian individuals). .edu.au was created to allow a unique space for recognised Australian education and training entities. As such, only approved organisations are eligible for an .edu.au address, ensuring that only educational related material can be found on .edu.au sites.
Who administers the .edu.au domain?
The .au Domain Administration Ltd (auDA) is the body with responsibility for the entire Australian Domain Space. auDA has delegated responsibility for .edu.au to the Australian Information and Communications Technology in Education Committee (AICTEC), a cross-sectoral, national committee responsible for providing advice to the Ministerial Council on Education, Employment and Youth Affairs (MCEETYA) on the economic and effective utilisation of online technologies in Australian education and training. AICTEC has in turn delegated .edu.au policy authority to a subcommittee, the .edu.au Domain Administration Committee (eDAC).
Can I register an .edu domain without the .au?
Eligibility for a .edu domain name is limited to postsecondary institutions that are institutionally accredited, i.e., the entire institution and not just particular programs, by agencies on the U.S. Department of Education’s list of Nationally Recognized Accrediting Agencies.
What are the eligibility requirements for obtaining a name in the .edu.au domain?
The .edu.au domain is intended for recognised Australian education and training entities. Please see the .edu.au policy document for further information .
Can I register a name directly in .edu.au or will I need to register a name under my state or territory sub-domain?
At present entities registered directly on .edu.au (for example; anyname.edu.au) are normally universities and bodies with national interests and responsibilities. Schools, vocational and training institutions and other bodies based in a particular state or territory are normally registered at the fourth level (anyname.anystate.edu.au). In order to assist in maintaining the utility of the space it is expected that registrants other than universities and national entities will continue to seek to register at the fourth level.
How does an institution apply for a name in the .edu.au domain?
Have a look at the Policy Section to find out if you are eligible then if so, apply here.
How do I find out if an .edu.au domain name is available?
To find out if a name is available, or who has registered a particular name, type the name into the 'whois' search.
What if the name I want is already taken?
.edu.au domain names are issued on a 'first-come, first-served' basis. The use of a trademark or business name does not imply authority to use of a domain name.
What are the valid characters and valid lengths for domain names?
.edu.au names can contain a combination of the English-language letters A through Z, and the digits 0 through 9. You can also use hyphens (-), but hyphens cannot begin or end your domain name. Spaces and special characters (such as !, $, &, ë, and so on) are not permitted. The minimum length is 2 characters, and the maximum length is 63 characters (excluding the "http://www" portion).
What other restrictions are there on choosing domain names?
In order to ensure the reputation of the .edu.au domain, there are a number of naming restrictions in place. These include ensuring that there is a credible link between the domain name being sought and the name of the entity, that no names containing obscene or offensive language are allowed and that no names expressing a value judgment or political statement are allowed. For complete details of suitable and unsuitable domain names, please read the .edu.au Reserved List Policy.
How long will the approval process take?
We hope to send you a response to your application within ten working days, although during periods of heavy registration, this may not be possible.
How often will I need to renew the domain licence?
Licenses are granted for a period of 2 years (including national projects with a shorter timeframe), after which they must be renewed. Entities which already have an .edu.au address at the time that this policy takes effect will be required to renew their licences within two years from that date. In order to achieve the objective of making the .edu.au name space fully self funding in the second year of the new arrangements, current licence holders will be required to renew their licences progressively from May 2004. Details of the operation of this requirement will be advised in the near future.
Can I transfer the domain name to another party?
The licence to use an .edu.au domain name cannot be transferred or sold to another party.
Can I register or maintain a domain name with a .sa.edu.au extension here?
No, the .sa.edu.au sub-domain is managed elsewhere. Use the following link if you wish to maintain or apply for a .sa.edu.au domain name: http://www.decs.sa.gov.au/onlineservices/pages/creatingweb/dns