Questions before you register or transfer a .AS?
Short answers for buyers who need to confirm .AS status, registry rules, bulk search, transfer planning, payment, or reseller/API support before continuing.
What is a .AS domain?
.AS is the country-code top-level domain for American Samoa. IANA lists AS Domain Registry as the ccTLD manager, and the official registry service is operated through nic.as.
Can anyone register a .AS domain?
The public AS Domain Registry agreement does not show a local-presence requirement, but it does require accurate application information, a bona fide intention to use the domain actively, lawful use, no infringement of third-party rights, and no use that the registry considers offensive.
Can I use this page for one .AS domain and many .AS domains?
Yes. Enter one name to continue toward single .AS registration, or paste multiple names line by line to prepare a bulk .AS registration list before opening the NiceNIC bulk portal.
What should I know about .AS registration term and renewal?
AS NIC states that the annual registry price is listed with the first two years payable in advance, and that renewal is billed yearly by the registry after the first registration period. NiceNIC checkout and renewal display should be checked for the current customer-facing price and term options.
Does .AS support IDN domain names?
Yes. AS Domain Registry states that it supports Internationalized Domain Name registrations on a first-come, first-served basis for a defined set of supported UTF-8 characters. Availability still depends on the exact name and registry rules.
What do I need before transferring a .AS domain?
Start by confirming that the domain is eligible to transfer, that the registrant information is accurate, and that you can follow the current registrar and registry process. You can begin from the NiceNIC domain transfer page.
Does NiceNIC support cryptocurrency payment for domain services?
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.
Will NiceNIC arbitrarily suspend my domain after an abuse complaint?
NiceNIC reviews abuse reports according to available evidence, registry requirements, ICANN-related obligations, and applicable service rules. Domain owners may be asked to review, fix, or provide counter-evidence where appropriate.
Is NiceNIC suitable for agencies, hosting companies, and resellers?
Yes. NiceNIC supports bulk domain management, reseller API integration, and global TLD coverage, making it suitable for agencies, hosting providers, developers, and platforms that need to manage domain services at scale.