Domain Name Registration Pricing

Transfer Process

For .com.au domains, a Change of Registrant CoR is necessary when the current registrant is ineligible to hold the domain, such as during a business sale or name change. To submit a CoR, provide documentation verifying the change, like a sales agreement or a signed letter on company letterhead. For sole traders or partnerships, government-issued ID is required. Once you have the necessary documents, email your request to support@serversaurus.com.au, including the required documentation and details of the new registrant. Serversaurus will handle the application and track its progress.

Customers can transfer their .au domain name license to another eligible person or a different domain name provider at any time during the license period auDA (Australian Domain Administration). For full instructions on completing your Australian domain transfer process, please visit Hosting Support.

Tips on Choosing a Great Domain Name

• Your domain name and extension should be short, memorable and brandable.
• Avoid hyphens and numbers as these can be confusing for visitors to your website.
• Avoid lengthy and complex domain extensions difficult to spell or pronounce.
• A simple domain name helps establish brand trust and credibility.
• .com extensions are popular and may cost more, but are often worth it.

FAQ

What is a domain extension?
A domain extension forms part of a website’s URL and is the suffix that comes after your domain name. For example, for Help.com.au, .com is the domain extension.

Why are domain extensions necessary?
Domain extensions are an important part of a website's URL, as they help categorize websites and provide additional information to customers by highlighting their services and location.

What is a Top-Level-Domain (TLD) extension?
TLDs are the highest level in the Domain Name System (DNS) hierarchy and are categorized into three main types: Generic, Country and Sponsored.

What are the different types of TLDs?

• Generic, Country and Sponsored. Generic-code TLDs (gTLDs) include .com, .net, .org, plus newer ones that are released to market, such as .shop or .ai.
• Country-code TLDs (ccTLDs) represent specific countries, such as the United States is .us, Australia is .au the United Kingdom is .uk. ccTLDs often have residency rules and/or require legitimate business connections to that country.
• Sponsored TLDs (sTLDs) are restricted to specific communities or institutions, such as .edu for Education or .gov for Government.

Who can register a TLD? Are there any restrictions?
Anyone can register common gTLDs (such as .com), but ccTLDs (like .us for the United States) often require proof of residency or local presence.

How do I transfer a domain from one registrar to another?
For standard domains, you will need to unlock the domain from your existing registrar by obtaining an authorization code (EPP), which will initiate the transfer. To transfer your existing domain to Help.com.au, please speak to one of our specialist customer support team members who can guide you through this process.

What’s included when you buy a TLD through a domain marketplace?
Buying a TLD through a domain marketplace like www.Above.com offers transparent pricing with no hidden mark-ups. You will gain ownership of that new domain with funds transferred via escrow (a safe, third-party financial transfer service). With Above.com the domain is verified and comes with free WHOIS privacy.