.ad
{{Short description|Internet country code top-level domain for Andorra}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2023}}
{{Infobox Top level domain
| name=.ad
| image=Domain .ad logo.png
| introduced=9 January 1996
| type=Country code top-level domain
| status=Active
| registry=Nic.ad
| sponsor=Andorra Telecom
| intendeduse=Entities connected with Andorra
| actualuse=Gets some use in Andorra
| restrictions=None
| structure=Names can be registered directly at the second level
| document=[http://www.nic.ad/angles/legislacio_e.htm Legislation]
| disputepolicy=
| website={{URL|https://domini.ad}}|}}
.ad is the Internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Andorra.{{cite web |title=Delegation Record for .AD |url=https://www.iana.org/domains/root/db/ad.html |publisher=IANA |access-date=25 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230512025333/http://www.iana.org/domains/root/db/ad.html |archive-date=12 May 2023 |date=2 May 2023 |url-status=live}} It is administered by Andorra Telecom.{{cite web |title=NIC |url=https://www.andorratelecom.com/en/nic/ |publisher=Andorra Telecom |access-date=25 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230525135836/https://www.andorratelecom.com/en/nic/ |archive-date=25 May 2023 |url-status=live}}
History
.ad was originally only for Andorran registrants or trademark holders and each registration had to be pre-approved.
In 2024 the registry relaunched the TLD and revised all policies. Since 22 May 2024 it is a requirement to use an accredited registrar.
Before that date, registrants could buy domains directly from the registry, which was discontinued.
Since 22 October 2024 the registration policies were changed so that any natural or legal person worldwide can register a domain name under .ad.
Additionally, domains are not subject to prior validation anymore and are instead processed immediately. Registrars outside of Andorra are also able to accredit themselves since then.{{Cite web |last=Telecom |first=Andorra |title=domini.ad {{!}} Vull un .ad |url=https://www.domini.ad/vullunad/ |access-date=2024-06-03 |website=www.domini.ad |language=ca}}
Domain hack
Because .ad is an abbreviation for the word advertisement or advert, .ad has also been used in an unconventional manner as a domain hack by some advertising media.
See also
References
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External links
- [https://www.iana.org/root-whois/ad.htm IANA .ad whois information]
- [http://www.sta.ad/ STA Homepage]
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Category:Communications in Andorra
Category:Country code top-level domains
Category:Council of European National Top Level Domain Registries members
Category:Internet properties established in 1996
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