Register .ao for 1 to 5 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. No documents are needed for a plain .ao name.
Country-code TLD / Angola
.AO domain
.AO domain
in Pakistan.
Quick answer
.ao is a country-code TLD for companies trading with Angola. Second level .ao names are open to people and companies from any country. Rules can change. Check the registry before you register. You can register it from Pakistan with DomainWalay, pay in PKR, and manage DNS from one panel. Minimum term is 1 year, and a 60 day transfer lock applies after registration.
1 yrMIN TERM
60 daysTRANSFER LOCK
YesAUTH CODE
YesWHOIS PRIVACY
TypeCountry-code TLD
RegistryDNS.AO
RegionAngola
Best forCompanies trading with Angola
Term1 to 5 years
Transfer time5 to 10 days
DNSSECNot offered
Dispute policyRegistry policy
01 / Overview
What is .ao?
The .ao extension belongs to Angola and is managed by DNS.AO. Angola opened direct second level .ao names after years of using only .co.ao and similar.
Anyone in Pakistan can own .ao. Second level .ao names are open to people and companies from any country. Rules can change. Check the registry before you register. Registration is instant once payment clears.
A Pakistani rice exporter with buyers in Luanda can use a .ao site to show its Angolan customers a local face. That is the kind of use .ao is built for.
Terms run from 1 to 5 years. Longer terms lock in the price and avoid yearly reminders. Once a name expires, recovery depends on registry rules.
Moving .ao to DomainWalay is simple. Unlock the domain at your current provider, get the auth code (also called EPP code), and start the transfer here. New registrations and recent transfers have a 60 day lock. Most transfers finish in 5 to 10 days.
Who uses .ao in Pakistan
02 / Requirements checklist
What you need to register .ao
✓Who can registerSecond level .ao names are open to people and companies from any country. Rules can change. Check the registry before you register.
✓DocumentsNo documents are needed for a plain .ao name.
✓Minimum term1 year
✓Maximum term5 years
✓Name length2 to 63 characters
✓Contact detailsA working email and phone number for the registrant
✓PaymentPKR by bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa or card
03 / Rules and lifecycleRegistration, renewal and
Full .AO policy terms →Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .ao
Renew .ao 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 .ao need the domain to be unlocked and a valid auth code from the current registrar. A domain cannot move within 60 days of registration or a previous transfer. The registrant email must approve the request. Typical time is 5 to 10 days.
A .ao 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 .ao registry does not offer DNSSEC signing at this time, so DS records cannot be added.
Public WHOIS and RDAP output for .ao 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 .ao in 5 to 10 days
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 .ao 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 5 to 10 daysThe 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 .ao 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 .ao.
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Real life example
A Pakistani rice exporter with buyers in Luanda can use a .ao site to show its Angolan customers a local face.
08 / FAQ.ao questions,
.ao questions,
answered simply.
Still unsure? Message us on WhatsApp, we reply in Urdu or English.
Ask a questionWhat is .ao?
The .ao extension belongs to Angola and is managed by DNS.AO. Angola opened direct second level .ao names after years of using only .co.ao and similar.
How much does a .ao domain cost in Pakistan?
At DomainWalay, .ao 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 .ao?
Second level .ao names are open to people and companies from any country. Rules can change. Check the registry before you register. No documents are needed for a plain .ao name.
Can I register .ao from Pakistan?
Yes. There is no country rule for .ao. Anyone in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad or any other city can register it and pay in PKR.
How do I transfer my .ao domain to DomainWalay?
Unlock the domain at your current registrar, get the auth code, and start the transfer here with that code. Domains registered or transferred in the last 60 days cannot move yet. It usually takes 5 to 10 days.
What happens if my .ao domain expires?
Renew before the expiry date. Late renewal rules for .ao are set by the registry and can change, so we send reminders 30, 15 and 7 days before expiry.
Is WHOIS privacy available for .ao?
Yes. Personal contact details are hidden from public WHOIS and RDAP lookups for .ao.
Which is better for a Pakistani business, .ao or .pk?
It depends on your audience. .ao suits companies trading with Angola. If your customers are mainly in Pakistan, pair it with .pk or .com.pk so you own both.
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