.al
.al is the Internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Albania. It is administered by the Electronic and Postal Communications Authority of Albania (AKEP).
| Introduced | 21 April 1992 |
|---|---|
| TLD type | Country code top-level domain |
| Status | Active |
| Registry | Electronic and Postal Communications Authority (AKEP) |
| Sponsor | Electronic and Postal Communications Authority |
| Intended use | Entities connected with Albania |
| Actual use | Very popular in Albania, also used elsewhere. Sometimes used in the US state of Alabama. |
| Registration restrictions | Free for anyone, some restrictions apply only on second level domains (ex: .com.al) which are allowed only for Albanian citizens and businesses registered in Albania |
| Dispute policies | Disputes must be with registrant alone; NIC disclaims all legal responsibilities |
| Registry website | akep.al |
AKEP recommends that .al domain registrations be performed with one of the AKEP accredited registrars. There are also international registrars that resell .al domains. Domain names should be between 2 and 63 characters. Although the Albanian language has a number of special characters, the registry has not enabled the use of IDN characters.
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