KISS:
Domain Name Registration Australia
Register your domain with a team that actually answers the phone
Your domain name is the address customers use to find you, so it is worth registering it somewhere that treats it like more than a line item.
Velocity Host is a boutique Australian hosting provider, offering domain name registration Australia wide. Our support is based 100% in Australia, meaning we work during Australian business hours.
Why register your domain locally?
The cheap domain registrations Australian businesses find through overseas or bulk discount resellers can often look appealing on price.
What often comes with it though is support in a different time zone, confusing renewal processes, and account management that assumes you already know what you are doing.
Registering with an Australian provider does not need to cost more. It just means that when you need to update your DNS, transfer a domain, or fix a renewal issue, there is a real person in your time zone who can help.
What you get with Velocity Host domain registration?
Local support
Our team works Australian business hours, so help with your domain is never a message left overnight for someone overseas.
WHOIS domain search
Check domain name availability instantly, including whether a .com.au, .net.au, .org.au or .com domain is free to register.
DNS management
Point your domain to your website, email or third party service, with support on hand if you get stuck.
Privacy protection
Keep your personal contact details out of the public WHOIS record where the domain extension allows it.
Straightforward renewals
Clear renewal notices, no surprise charges buried in fine print.
How regsitering a domain name
works in Australia
Registering a domain name in Australia is a straightforward five step process, even if it is your first time.
1
Choose your domain name
Pick something short, relevant to your business, and easy for customers to remember.
2
Choose your extension
.com.au and .net.au are popular for Australian businesses. .com works well if you want an international presence alongside your Australian one.
3
Check availability
Use our WHOIS search tool to confirm the domain and extension you want are free to register.
4
Provide your registrant details
You will need your name, address, email and phone number. For .au domains, auDA also requires an Australian Business Number, Australian Company Number or Business Number, since .au registration is reserved for businesses and individuals with an Australian presence.
5
Register and pay
Complete registration through an accredited registrar such as Velocity Host, and your domain is yours for the registration period you choose.
Is .com or .au better for an Australian business?
Both have a place...
A .com.au domain signals to customers that you are a genuine Australian business, and it is the extension most local customers expect and trust.
A .com domain can suit a business that sells internationally or wants a shorter, more universal address.
Many Australian businesses register both and point the .com to their main .com.au site, protecting their brand from being registered by someone else down the track.
How much does it cost to register a domain name in Australia?
Pricing depends on the extension and how many years you register for, but as a general guide, a .com.au or .net.au domain typically costs between $20 and $40 a year, and a .org.au domain is usually a little less. .com domains are priced separately and vary by registrar.
We are not going to tell you we are the cheapest domain registrar in Australia, because we are not trying to be. What we offer instead is fair, transparent pricing and a support team who will actually help you when something needs fixing, not just a checkout page.
Domain registration F.A.Q
Ready to register your domain?
Search for your domain name, register it in minutes, and get an Australian support team in your corner from day one.
And if you are still not sure which extension or setup is right for your business, contact us and we will talk it through.