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.ax Domain: Åland Islands ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.ax is the country-code top-level domain for the Åland Islands.

Overview

.ax is the country-code top-level domain for the Åland Islands, in Europe. It is managed by Alands landskapsregering.

Open to anyone and created as successor to the ALAND.FI domain; ICANN delegated it in 2006.

Who can register

Anyone, anywhere, can generally register through accredited registrars.

Before you buy a .ax 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 .ax?

.ax is the country-code top-level domain for the Åland Islands.

Who runs the .ax domain?

The .ax registry is managed by Alands landskapsregering.

Can I register a .ax domain from another country?

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

Does Google treat .ax as a country domain?

Yes. Google normally treats .ax as a signal that a site targets the Åland Islands.

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

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