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.aq Domain: Antarctica ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.aq is the country-code top-level domain for Antarctica.

Overview

.aq is the country-code top-level domain for Antarctica, in Antarctica. It is managed by Antarctica Network Information Centre Limited.

Intended for Antarctic Treaty governments and people with a physical presence in Antarctica; it is not a general-purpose domain.

Antarctica; registration is limited and specialised.

Who can register

Only certain kinds of registrant qualify, or applications are vetted.

Before you buy a .aq name

• Check the renewal price as well as the first-year price. Our cost calculator shows what a name really costs over time.
• Make sure you meet the eligibility rules yourself, without relying on a trustee if you can avoid it.
• Search for trademarks and for the same name in .com.
• Say the name out loud: will people type it correctly?

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Frequently asked questions

What country is .aq?

.aq is the country-code top-level domain for Antarctica.

Who runs the .aq domain?

The .aq registry is managed by Antarctica Network Information Centre Limited.

Can I register a .aq domain from another country?

Only if you fall into a qualifying category. .aq is restricted, so check the registry's rules.

Does Google treat .aq as a country domain?

Yes. Google normally treats .aq as a signal that a site targets Antarctica.

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Sources checked: en.wikipedia.org · www.iana.org. Last reviewed October 2026.

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