Domain Name Registration
Registering your perfect domain name is the first step in creating your online presence. At Uptime Web Hosting, our domain name search tool helps you search for all different types of extensions and their availability. You can also transfer your domain names from your previous registrar to keep everything managed in one place.
Instant Domain Registration
Start your search for your perfect domain and register it instantly with our fast and secure domain registration service.
Power Up Your Domain
Why pay extra? At UpTime, domain names include features like forwarding, DNS hosting and security included for free.
Other registrars charge a premuim for these services.
Email and Web Forwarding
You can optionally forward all emails to another domain or point your new domain to an existing website.
DNS Hosting
If you don't have hosting or want your DNS to be separate, you can add-on our DNS Manager.
Domain Manager
Control all of your domains from your client area. We'll notify you as soon as your domains are available for renewal.
Free Privacy*
Protect your personal information from telemarketers on selected domain extensions.
* does not include Australian domains such as .com.au, .net.au
DNSSEC
Secure your domain with cryptographic signatures to protect against DNS spoofing and cache poisoning.
Custom Nameservers
Create your own child host records for private labelled name servers which are registered with the domain Registry under your own domain name.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can anyone register an Australian Domain
Australian .au domain names are country-specific top-level domains that can significantly enhance your business's search engine rankings. These domains not only attract substantial organic traffic to your website but also help establish a strong online presence for your brand in the Australian market.
To be eligible for .au domain registration, you must have some form of presence in Australia, such as citizenship or a registered company.
The following parties can register an Australian domain:
- An Australian-registered business or organisation
- A sole trader
- A partnership
- A foreign business with a license to trade in Australia
- An Australian-registered non-profit organisation or political party
- An Australian-registered charity, club, or association
- An Australian citizen (.au only)
Additionally, it is recommended to obtain an Australian Business Number (ABN) when registering for .au domain names. This adds a level of legality and legitimacy to your business.
Why Do I Need A Domain
To create a website or a custom email address, the first step is to register a domain name.
Registering a domain name allows you to have ownership and control over your chosen address, such as www.yourbusiness.com.au or you@yourbusiness.com.au.
Once registered, you can then set up your website, email service, or both.
What is a gTLD?
gTLD stands for “generic top-level domain,” referring to the extension at the end of a website address, such as .com, .org, or .net. Anyone can purchase and use generic top-level domains, which are not limited to a specific geographical area. The newer gTLDs, also known as nTLDs, include over 1,000 domain extensions recently approved by ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) for generic use. Examples of these newer gTLDs are .xyz, .online, and .vip, among others.
Are there domain extensions in languages other than English?
Speakers of nearly three dozen languages, including Arabic, Chinese, and languages based on the Cyrillic alphabet, have their own domains. This is a significant benefit for companies promoting their products in countries where these languages are spoken.
Top tips on choosing the right domain name
Your domain name is your address on the internet. It's how people find you when they search Google and also what you use as part of your brand and communications.
The extension part of your domain is also important. In Australia it's a good idea to choose .com.au as your extension as this identifies you immediately as an Australian company or business. There are rules however on who can register a .com.au, the main one being you must have an ABN. Click here for more information on this.
Don't forget that you can also use your new domain name as your email address. An example would be yourname@yourbusiness.com.au. This always looks more professional than a free email account like hotmail or gmail.
Choosing a name that is short can be helpful when printing your web address and emails on things like business cards. However a longer domain name can help with search engine optimisation. A good tip is register two domain names, one as an acronym and the other as the full name of your business or product. You can interchange the two domains when it best suits you. Both domains will work as one.
If the domain name you want is already taken why not look at some of the newer domain extensions available? .biz or .co are great alternatives.