The .AN domain was the former country-code extension for the Netherlands Antilles, but it is no longer present in the DNS root zone and should not be treated as a normal new-registration TLD. Use this page for status context, then search available alternatives such as .CW, .SX, .NL, .AW, .COM, or other active extensions at NiceNIC.
Because .AN is retired, use this page for status guidance and search active alternatives before planning a new project.
Because .AN has been retired from the root zone, buyers should verify current availability under active alternatives rather than trying to register a new .AN name. NiceNIC can help with active domain searches, transfers for supported TLDs, bulk checks, reseller API workflows, and long-term domain management.
Add funds and pay for domain services using supported crypto options such as USDT, BTC, ETH, and LTC. Automated crypto deposit recording helps account balances update quickly after successful confirmation, with no extra NiceNIC processing fee for automated deposits.
NiceNIC provides real human support, not only scripted replies. Our team can review your domain needs, explain practical options, and give account-level, transfer, bulk registration, and reseller suggestions to help your domain business grow.
NiceNIC does not take arbitrary action against domains. Abuse reports are reviewed based on available evidence, policies, and registry requirements, with domain owners guided to review, fix, or explain reported issues where appropriate.
Manage .AN together with 2,500+ domain extensions from one NiceNIC account, including country-code, generic, and new domain extensions. This helps businesses, investors, and resellers build global domain coverage more efficiently.
NiceNIC supports 47+ website languages, creating a multilingual registrar experience for international users and teams. This makes domain registration, renewal, transfer, account management, and support easier across different markets.
For hosting providers, agencies, platforms, and domain resellers, NiceNIC supports reseller API access for domain registration, renewal, transfer, DNS, account-level pricing, and custom nameserver services.
.AN represented the former Netherlands Antilles. After the country-code change, IANA records show .AN is not present in the DNS root zone. This section keeps the .COM market-card order and class structure, but uses verified .AN status facts and active alternative-extension guidance instead of pretending there is a normal .AN registration market.
IANA says .AN is not present in the root zone at this time.
IANA lists .AN registration date as 1993-09-09.
DomainTools shows a small observed .AN count snapshot, not an active root-zone market.
This chart compares .AN with major domain categories using Q1 2026 domain-name-base data and a current .AN count snapshot. .AN remains part of the ccTLD category when applicable, but it is shown separately so buyers can see the specific extension.
The point for buyers is simple: .AN is historical. A safe buyer path is to understand the retirement, avoid unsupported registrations, and choose an active extension for any new project.
IANA records show .AN is not present in the DNS root zone, so new registration should not be presented like an active ccTLD.
Projects connected with the former Netherlands Antilles region should consider active options such as .CW, .SX, .NL, .AW, or another relevant TLD.
Clear status language helps customers avoid paying for unsupported registrations or building plans around a retired namespace.
The latest DomainTools snapshot shows only a small observed .AN footprint. Because .AN is retired from the root zone, this should be read as legacy observation data, not active registration growth.
No verified public premium .AN completed-sale examples were found. Because .AN is no longer present in the DNS root zone, this section keeps the same position as the .COM sales examples card but does not display invented prices or status words as sales data.
If you already own .AN domains elsewhere, transfer decisions should not be based only on one renewal invoice. Check transfer eligibility, ownership access, billing reliability, support response time, API needs, and long-term domain management.
Paste multiple .AN names, remove duplicates, review the count, and continue to bulk registration. This is useful for domain investors, brand teams, agencies, hosting providers, and resellers.
Enter one name per line, with or without .AN. The tool removes duplicates and prepares a clean list for bulk registration.
If your business sells hosting, websites, SaaS, agency services, or brand protection packages, NiceNIC reseller APIs can support domain registration, renewal, transfer, DNS, and account management.
# NiceNIC API v2 endpoint
# Applies to supported domain extensions, including .com, .net, .org, ccTLDs, and new gTLDs
https://api.nicenic.net/v2/
# Required headers
Authorization: username:api_secret
Content-Type: application/json
# Check domain availability across multiple extensions
curl "https://api.nicenic.net/v2/?category=domain&action=check&domains=example.com,example.net,mybrand.org" \
-H "Authorization: username:api_secret" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json"
# Get registration / renewal / transfer pricing for any supported extension
curl "https://api.nicenic.net/v2/?category=domain&action=get_price&domain=example.com&type=register&year=1" \
-H "Authorization: username:api_secret" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json"
# Change the domain value to query another TLD:
# example.com, example.net, example.org, example.ai, example.co
# Standard response format
{
"code": 0,
"msg": "success",
"data": {}
}
Short answers for buyers who need to confirm availability, pricing, policy rules, transfer notes, payment, or reseller/API support before continuing.
.AN prices may vary by account level. The live pricing grid on this page shows Market, Basic, Super, and VIP prices so single-domain buyers, legitimate bulk buyers, and client-service platforms can compare the right option before ordering.
No. IANA records state that .AN is not present in the root zone at this time. For new projects, choose an active extension such as .CW, .SX, .NL, .AW, .COM, or another supported TLD.
Historical research, migration context, former Netherlands Antilles references, and choosing active alternatives such as .CW, .SX, .NL, .AW, .COM, or other available TLDs.
No. IANA records state that .AN is not present in the root zone at this time. For new projects, choose an active extension such as .CW, .SX, .NL, .AW, .COM, or another supported TLD.
Yes. You can use this page for a fast single .AN search, or use NiceNIC tools for bulk availability checks, transfer planning, reseller API setup, and long-term domain management for legitimate projects.
Yes. This page supports both use cases. Enter one name to continue toward single .AN registration, or paste multiple names line by line to prepare a bulk domain registration list before opening the NiceNIC bulk portal.
You should confirm the domain is eligible for transfer, check the registrant or administrative contact email, prepare any authorization information required by the current registrar, and follow the gaining registrar's transfer process. If the current registrar shows a lock or status issue, resolve it before starting the transfer.
Yes. NiceNIC supports automated crypto deposit/payment options for supported assets such as USDT, BTC, ETH, and LTC. After successful processing, the account balance can be credited automatically.
NiceNIC reviews abuse reports according to available evidence, registry requirements, ICANN-related obligations, and applicable service rules. For .AN, customers should also follow the registry policy and acceptable-use requirements carefully.
Yes. NiceNIC supports bulk domain management, reseller API integration, and global TLD coverage. For .AN, these tools should be used for legitimate client registration and management workflows, not abusive or rights-infringing activity.
Register a new .AN, transfer an existing domain, or upgrade your account level for bulk registration and reseller API use.
