Build strong local trust with an .ax domain
An .ax domain is the obvious choice and a strong mark of quality for all companies, associations, and organizations with ties to Åland. It immediately demonstrates your local roots, builds strong trust among Åland customers, and provides you with a professional foundation for your email. Search for an available name or start a secure transfer to us in just a few minutes.
It all starts with a domain name
Through our online shop, you can easily search for the domain name you wish to register to see if it is available. The price is displayed as soon as availability has been checked, and if the domain is available, you can register it straight away in just a few minutes. If you already own a domain name that you wish to transfer to us, the process is the same: enter the domain name in the search box and select the option to transfer it. You’ll need a transfer code (also known as an auth code or EPP code) from your current provider in order to complete the transfer.
When it’s time to renew your domain name, you’ll receive a reminder by email well in advance. Please note that you’ll also need one of our hosting packages to be able to use the domain name for a WordPress or WooCommerce website. If, instead, you wish to use an external service such as Wix or Squarespace, you can purchase our add-on services: DNS hosting or email hosting. This will give you access to our control panel, but with more limited access compared to a standard hosting package.
What exactly is a domain name?
It’s easy to get lost among all the technical terms. To explain how everything fits together, think of your online business as a regular physical house:
Hosting is like a plot of land: It’s the physical space on our servers in Finland where your website and email are hosted. Without a plot of land (hosting), your house has nowhere to stand.
A domain name is like your street address: It’s the name (for example, yourcompany.fi) that people type into their browser to find their way to you. It’s the address that leads visitors to your property.
Your website is the house itself: it’s the walls, the furniture, the paintings, and the different rooms that visitors encounter when they step through the door. It’s simply everything that makes your business unique and welcoming online.
That’s why you always need both an address (domain name) and a server (hosting) for your website and email to work.
Tips for Registering a .ax Domain Name
Registering an Åland address is a strategic step toward reaching a local audience. Here are five important tips and rules you should know before completing your order in the online store:
Check Trademark Rights in Åland: Just as in the rest of Finland, your desired .ax domain must not infringe on anyone else’s protected trademark or registered business name. It is your responsibility as the purchaser to ensure that the name is available and legal to use.
Open to everyone worldwide: Previously, the rules were very strict and required a place of residence in Åland or local business registration. Today, the rules are completely open, so anyone—whether a foreign company, a local organization, or a private individual—can freely own an .ax domain.
Characters and length: Your Åland domain name must consist of at least 2 and no more than 63 characters. It may contain the letters a–z, numbers, and hyphens, as well as the characters å, ä, and ö.
Think about your future email: Keep in mind that your domain name will also be the suffix of your professional email addresses (such as ). Therefore, choose a name that looks professional and credible in the inbox. You can register a .ax domain with å, ä, or ö, but we recommend that you avoid these characters in your main domain because international email systems may still have difficulty handling them correctly.
Check the spelling carefully: Double-check that you have spelled your .ax domain name correctly before completing your order. Once the registration has been submitted, you cannot change or cancel the purchase, as the statutory right of withdrawal does not apply to domain names.
Transfer your domain to us
Do you already own a domain name with another provider but want to consolidate your hosting, email, and domain management in one place? It’s easy to transfer your domain to us:
1. Request a transfer code
Log in to your current domain provider and request your transfer code (also known as an auth code, EPP code, or domain key).
2. Place your order
Enter your domain name in our online store, select the option to transfer the domain, and paste your unique code at checkout.
3. Seamless Transition
The transfer begins automatically in the background as soon as the code is approved. We’ll make sure your associated services are transferred securely and without interruption.
Do you need help moving your website and email?
Are you hesitating to switch providers because it seems difficult or time-consuming? You can rest assured. With annual payment (and always included in the Commerce package), we’ll migrate your current website, your databases and all your associated email accounts to our high-speed servers in Finland. The whole process takes place securely in the background without your website being down for a single second, so your customers can visit your site as normal throughout.
Frequently Asked Questions
Unlike many international domains, the registration of .ax domain names is not fully automated at this time. This results in a certain waiting period. Our goal is to register .ax domains as quickly as possible, or within 3 business days at the latest.
You or your company are 100% responsible for this. We act solely as your official domain registrar. The domain is formally registered in your name or your company’s name in the Åland domain registry, which means you have full legal ownership of the address.
An .ax domain is registered for either 1, 3, or 5 years at a time. Our system carefully tracks your expiration dates and automatically sends a clear renewal invoice via email well in advance of the due date. As long as you pay the invoice on time, we’ll manually renew your registration in the background, and your domain will continue to run without any interruption.
Yes, that works perfectly. The process is the same as for all other top-level domains. Simply request your transfer code from your current provider, enter your domain name in our online store, and select the option to start the transfer. Everything happens securely in the background without affecting your website or email.
An .ax domain can be registered for either 1, 3, or 5 years at a time. You can select your preferred registration period at checkout when you place your order. Before your registration period expires, our system will automatically send you a reminder via email, so you can easily renew your domain name for another period.
Do you need help with your .ax domain?
It’s perfectly natural to have questions about how Åland’s domain rules work, how to transfer your current .ax address to us, or how best to link your domain name to your email accounts. With us, you won’t have to talk to a machine or wait in anonymous support queues. Get in touch with us, and we’ll go over your needs and help you secure and manage the right domain name for your business.