.ad domain information

.ad is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the Principality of Andorra, currently managed by Andorra Telecom.

Introduction

.ad is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the Principality of Andorra, currently managed and operated by Andorra Telecom. Registration of .ad domains is limited to Andorran citizens, residents, companies, or trademark holders in Andorra.

Because .ad is also an abbreviation for 'advertisement' or 'advert,' the .ad domain is often used by advertising media as a domain hack.

Target market

Mainly aimed at individuals, businesses, and organizations within the Principality of Andorra

Restrictions

Only Andorran trademarks holders, citizens, residents, or companies are eligible to register

Intended use

Provides online identities for individuals and organizations within Andorra.

Registration rules

1. Only Andorran citizens, residents, companies, or those owning a trademark in Andorra are eligible to register, with a valid Andorran identity proof or company registration certificate required.

2. The domain registration process requires the provision of relevant documents and information, including real name, address, postal code, telephone number, and email address.

3. Domain names must comply with the naming rules set by adNIC (Andorra Telecom), be a minimum of 3 characters, not duplicate any existing ad domain names, and not contain illegal characters.

4. Registrants must adhere to adNIC's registration policies and terms of use, and must not use the domain for illegal activities or infringing on the rights of others.

5. Typically, when registering a .ad domain, the domain owner must have a trademark in Andorra. This trademark must be registered in class 42, and the trademark name must exactly match the domain name.

Renewal policy

Renewal policies depend on the registrar's regulations, and registrants are generally notified to renew before the domain name expires.

Transfer policy

Transferring a .ad domain name may require meeting specific conditions (such as the transfer of trademarks), and must comply with Andorran laws and regulations.

Dispute resolution policy

Dispute resolution typically follows ICANN's UDRP (Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy) or the specific policies of the registrar.

Typical users

1. Andorran Government (Govern d'Andorra) - www.govern.ad
2. Automobile Club of Andorra (Automòbil Club d’Andorra) - aca.ad
3. Andorran Family Business Association (L’Empresa Familiar Andorrana) - efa.ad
4. UNICEF Committee of Andorra (UNICEF Comitè d’Andorra) - unicef.ad
5. Digital Audio Advertising (Audio.ad) - audio.ad

Registrar prices

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