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.as Domain: American Samoa ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.as is the country-code top-level domain for American Samoa.

Overview

.as is the country-code top-level domain for American Samoa, in Oceania. It is managed by AS Domain Registry.

Open to registrants outside American Samoa and widely used for domain hacks, since 'as' is a common English word.

Who can register

Anyone, anywhere, can generally register through accredited registrars.

Before you buy a .as 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 .as?

.as is the country-code top-level domain for American Samoa.

Who runs the .as domain?

The .as registry is managed by AS Domain Registry.

Can I register a .as domain from another country?

Generally yes. .as is open to registrants worldwide through accredited registrars. Check the registry's current terms before you buy.

Does Google treat .as as a country domain?

Google treats .as as a generic ending, like .com, rather than as a signal for American Samoa.

Compare and explore

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

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