History of the “.at” Domain
The “.at” domain was created in accordance with the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 standard, which assigns two letters to each country or territory.
When Austria was designated with the ISO code “AT,” it led to the assignment of the “.at” domain as the national domain extension for the country.

During the ’80s, with the advent of the Internet as a global network, numerous countries introduced national top-level domains to identify websites based on their territorial affiliation. In this context, the “.at” domain was established to identify Austrian websites.

Growth and Usage of the “.at” Domain;
Since then, the “.at” domain has experienced a considerable increase in popularity and usage, becoming one of the most recognized domains in Austria.
It is widely adopted by businesses, institutions, organizations, and individuals to identify their websites both nationally and internationally.

Management and Regulation of the “.at” Domain:
The management and assignment of “.at” domains fall under the responsibility of NIC.at, the entity entrusted with the administration and regulation of Austrian top-level domains.
NIC.at defines policies, ensures the efficiency of “.at” domains, and provides services to accredited registrars.

Requirements

• Open to international registration: Registration of “.at” domains is open internationally, without requiring residency or a physical presence in Austria.
• Administrative contact: A valid administrative contact is required, which can be either a natural or legal person, with no specific residency restrictions. However, a valid address must be provided.

Registration Procedure

• Accredited registrars: Registration of “.at” domains occurs through accredited registrars authorized by NIC.at.
• Provision of information: During registration, the registrar requests detailed information about the applicant and the administrative contact, including personal and contact details.

Registration Duration and Renewal

• Registration duration: The registration can range from one to ten years, at the discretion of the applicant.
• Periodic renewal: The domain must be renewed periodically to maintain ownership at the end of the registration period.

Transfer and AuthInfo

• Domain transfer: The transfer is conducted through the current registrar, following specific procedures with any restrictions imposed by NIC.at.
• AuthInfo: For the transfer, AuthInfo may be required by contacting the current registrar and following the indicated procedures.

It is advisable to contact the accredited registrar for “.at” domains for detailed information on the registration process, costs, and specific requirements.
Policies may vary among registrars and may change over time.

The transfer process involves several steps, including preparation, communication with the new registrar, transfer request, confirmation, and monitoring of the transfer status.
It is recommended to pay attention to the specific requirements of the current registrar and be aware of any restrictions or costs associated with the transfer of the “.at” domain.

Registry Website:

The registry for the .fr extensions is as follows: https://www.nic.at/de