Register .ad for 1 to 1 years. Names can use letters, numbers and hyphens, from 2 to 63 characters, and cannot start or end with a hyphen. Only ASCII names are accepted. You need an Andorran company registration or a trademark registered in Andorra.
Country-code TLD / Andorra
.AD domain
.AD domain
in Pakistan.
Quick answer
.ad is the country-code TLD of Andorra. Only people or companies with a real link to Andorra can register a .ad name. This usually means an Andorran company or an Andorran trademark. DomainWalay can register it for Pakistani exporters and overseas Pakistanis who meet the rule. Minimum term is 1 year and transfers use an auth code.
1 yrMIN TERM
0 daysTRANSFER LOCK
YesAUTH CODE
YesWHOIS PRIVACY
TypeCountry-code TLD
RegistryAndorra Telecom
RegionAndorra
Best forCompanies with a registered presence in Andorra
Term1 to 1 years
Transfer timeManual process, usually 1 to 2 weeks
DNSSECNot offered
Dispute policyRegistry policy
01 / Overview
What is .ad?
Andorra is a small country in the Pyrenees mountains between France and Spain. .ad is the country code domain of Andorra.
.ad has a local presence rule. Only people or companies with a real link to Andorra can register a .ad name. This usually means an Andorran company or an Andorran trademark. You need an Andorran company registration or a trademark registered in Andorra. Many Pakistani exporters and overseas Pakistanis qualify through a local partner, office or trustee service. Ask us before you buy and we will confirm the route.
This name is not practical for most Pakistani users unless they own a company registered in Andorra. That is the kind of use .ad is built for.
You can register .ad for 1 to 1 years at a time. Renew before the expiry date to keep your website and email running. Late renewal rules depend on the registry, so do not wait for the last day.
Moving .ad to DomainWalay is simple. Unlock the domain at your current provider, get the auth code (also called EPP code), and start the transfer here. Most transfers finish in Manual process, usually 1 to 2 weeks.
Who uses .ad in Pakistan
02 / Requirements checklist
What you need to register .ad
!Who can registerOnly people or companies with a real link to Andorra can register a .ad name. This usually means an Andorran company or an Andorran trademark.
!DocumentsYou need an Andorran company registration or a trademark registered in Andorra.
✓Minimum term1 year
✓Maximum term1 years
✓Name length2 to 63 characters
✓Contact detailsA working email and phone number for the registrant
✓PaymentPKR by bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa or card
Need help with eligibility?
Send us the domain name and your situation on WhatsApp. We confirm the route before you pay anything.
Ask on WhatsApp 03 / Rules and lifecycleRegistration, renewal and
Full .AD policy terms →Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .ad
Renew .ad any time before expiry. Auto renew is available in the client area. After expiry there is a grace period of about 30 days where renewal is still at the normal price, but the website may stop working. When all periods end, the name is released and anyone can register it.
Transfers of .ad need the domain to be unlocked and a valid auth code from the current registrar. The registrant email must approve the request. Typical time is Manual process, usually 1 to 2 weeks. Eligibility rules also apply to the new owner.
A .ad name goes through these stages: Active for the paid term, then Expired with a grace period of about 30 days, then Pending delete, then released.
The .ad registry does not offer DNSSEC signing at this time, so DS records cannot be added.
Public WHOIS and RDAP output for .ad is redacted for most personal data. Registration data still has to be accurate, and the registry can ask for it.
04 / Transfer to DomainWalay
Move your .ad in Manual process, usually 1 to 2 weeks
Unlock the domainLog in at your current registrar and turn off the transfer lock.
Get the auth codeAsk the current registrar for the auth code, also called the EPP code. It comes by email or shows in the panel.
Start the transfer hereEnter your .ad name and the auth code on DomainWalay and pay the transfer fee. Most transfers add a year to the domain.
Approve the emailThe registrant email gets an approval link. Click it to speed things up.
Done in Manual process, usually 1 to 2 weeksThe domain shows in your DomainWalay client area. Update nameservers if needed.
05 / Complete the setup
Hosting and SSL,
Hosting and SSL,
same login.
Your DomainWalay account also works on HostingWalay and SSLWalay. Add hosting and a certificate for your new .ad without a second signup.
Host it on HostingWalayNVMe hosting from Rs 299 per month, cPanel, free migration, Pakistani support.
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Secure it with SSLWalayDV, OV and EV certificates from Rs 2,687 per year. Padlock and https for your .ad.
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Real life example
This name is not practical for most Pakistani users unless they own a company registered in Andorra.
08 / FAQ.ad questions,
.ad questions,
answered simply.
Still unsure? Message us on WhatsApp, we reply in Urdu or English.
Ask a questionWhat is .ad?
.ad is the country code domain of Andorra. Andorra is a small country in the Pyrenees mountains between France and Spain.
How much does a .ad domain cost in Pakistan?
At DomainWalay, .ad registration is available on request and renewal is available on request. Transfer is available on request. Prices are in PKR and include the registry fee. Bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa and cards are accepted.
Who can register .ad?
Only people or companies with a real link to Andorra can register a .ad name. This usually means an Andorran company or an Andorran trademark. You need an Andorran company registration or a trademark registered in Andorra.
Can I register .ad from Pakistan?
Yes, if you meet the eligibility rule. Only people or companies with a real link to Andorra can register a .ad name. This usually means an Andorran company or an Andorran trademark. Message us on WhatsApp before you order and we confirm the route for your case.
How do I transfer my .ad domain to DomainWalay?
Unlock the domain at your current registrar, get the auth code, and start the transfer here with that code. It usually takes Manual process, usually 1 to 2 weeks.
What happens if my .ad domain expires?
Renew before the expiry date. Late renewal rules for .ad are set by the registry and can change, so we send reminders 30, 15 and 7 days before expiry.
Is WHOIS privacy available for .ad?
Yes. Personal contact details are hidden from public WHOIS and RDAP lookups for .ad.
Which is better for a Pakistani business, .ad or .pk?
It depends on your audience. .ad suits companies with a registered presence in Andorra. If your customers are mainly in Pakistan, pair it with .pk or .com.pk so you own both.
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