.melbourne
A .melbourne domain is a generic top-level domain that sits in the Melbourne namespace. The registry is operated by The Crown in right of the State of Victoria, represented by its Department of State Development, Business and Innovation. Registration is open to anyone worldwide, so the extension suits businesses, community groups and individuals who want a name tied to the city.
A .melbourne domain can be registered for 1 to 10 years, so you can choose a term that suits your plans. The extension supports DNSSEC, which helps protect your domain’s DNS records from tampering. Registrations also come with a 40-day grace period after expiry, giving you time to renew if you miss the date.
A .melbourne domain is a good choice if a Melbourne connection matters to your brand or audience. Before you register, check that the name you want is available and that your contact details are accurate, since the registry expects them to be kept current.
Registration is open to anyone, anywhere in the world.
- Anyone worldwide may register a .melbourne domain.
- Your contact details must be accurate when you register.
- You must keep your contact details current for the life of the registration.
Your .melbourne domain has a 40-day grace period after it expires.
- You can renew during the 40-day grace period after expiry to keep your name.
- There is no separate redemption period.
- If you do not renew within the grace period, the name is released afterwards.
You can transfer an existing .melbourne domain to Domain Central from another provider.
- You need the authorisation (EPP) code from your current registrar.
- The domain must be unlocked before the transfer can start.
- A transfer usually takes 5 to 7 days, and a domain cannot be transferred within 60 days of registration or of a previous transfer.
You can change the registrant of a .melbourne domain through your registrar.
- The change is made through the registrar, not directly with the registry.
- A change of registrant does not change the expiry date.
The Crown in right of the State of Victoria, represented by its Department of State Development, Business and Innovation, Level 20, 80 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia