Register .az 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 in most cases, but the registrar may ask for ID.
Country-code TLD / Azerbaijan
.AZ domain
.AZ domain
in Pakistan.
Quick answer
.az is a country-code TLD for companies doing trade with Baku. People and companies from any country can apply for a .az name, but registration is handled by local registrars and checked by hand. 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
NoAUTH CODE
YesWHOIS PRIVACY
TypeCountry-code TLD
RegistryIntraNS
RegionAzerbaijan
Best forCompanies doing trade with Baku
Term1 to 5 years
Transfer timeManual process, usually 1 to 3 weeks
DNSSECNot offered
Dispute policyRegistry policy
01 / Overview
What is .az?
Azerbaijan and Pakistan have close relations, and .az is the country code of Azerbaijan. The .az extension belongs to Azerbaijan and is managed by IntraNS.
Anyone in Pakistan can own .az. People and companies from any country can apply for a .az name, but registration is handled by local registrars and checked by hand. Rules can change. Check the registry before you register. Registration is instant once payment clears.
Here is how it looks in real life. A Pakistani firm that sells surgical tools to Azerbaijani hospitals can build a .az site for that market.
You can register .az for 1 to 5 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.
Transfers for .az do not use an auth code. The registry has its own change process, and we guide you through it. Typical time is Manual process, usually 1 to 3 weeks.
Who uses .az in Pakistan
02 / Requirements checklist
What you need to register .az
✓Who can registerPeople and companies from any country can apply for a .az name, but registration is handled by local registrars and checked by hand. Rules can change. Check the registry before you register.
✓DocumentsNo documents are needed in most cases, but the registrar may ask for ID.
✓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 .AZ policy terms →Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .az
Renew .az 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 .az follow the registry process and do not use a standard auth code. A domain cannot move within 60 days of registration or a previous transfer. The registrant email must approve the request. Typical time is Manual process, usually 1 to 3 weeks.
A .az 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 .az registry does not offer DNSSEC signing at this time, so DS records cannot be added.
Public WHOIS and RDAP output for .az 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 .az in Manual process, usually 1 to 3 weeks
Check the registry rule.az does not use a standard auth code. Contact us with the domain name and we confirm the exact process.
Prepare the changeYour current provider may need to release the domain or update a tag at the registry.
Confirm with DomainWalayWe submit the request and track it with you until it completes.
Update DNSAfter the move, point the domain to your hosting so the website and email keep working.
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 .az 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 .az.
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Real life example
A Pakistani firm that sells surgical tools to Azerbaijani hospitals can build a .az site for that market.
08 / FAQ.az questions,
.az questions,
answered simply.
Still unsure? Message us on WhatsApp, we reply in Urdu or English.
Ask a questionWhat is .az?
The .az extension belongs to Azerbaijan and is managed by IntraNS. Azerbaijan and Pakistan have close relations, and .az is the country code of Azerbaijan.
How much does a .az domain cost in Pakistan?
At DomainWalay, .az 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 .az?
People and companies from any country can apply for a .az name, but registration is handled by local registrars and checked by hand. Rules can change. Check the registry before you register. No documents are needed in most cases, but the registrar may ask for ID.
Can I register .az from Pakistan?
Yes. There is no country rule for .az. Anyone in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad or any other city can register it and pay in PKR.
How do I transfer my .az domain to DomainWalay?
This extension uses the registry transfer process instead of an auth code. Contact us with the domain name and we handle the steps. Typical time is Manual process, usually 1 to 3 weeks.
What happens if my .az domain expires?
Renew before the expiry date. Late renewal rules for .az are set by the registry and can change, so we send reminders 30, 15 and 7 days before expiry.
Is WHOIS privacy available for .az?
Yes. Personal contact details are hidden from public WHOIS and RDAP lookups for .az.
Which is better for a Pakistani business, .az or .pk?
It depends on your audience. .az suits companies doing trade with Baku. If your customers are mainly in Pakistan, pair it with .pk or .com.pk so you own both.
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