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Register a .ae domain — United Arab Emirates's domain extension

.ae is the official country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) for United Arab Emirates. It tells visitors your website is rooted in United Arab Emirates and builds instant local trust.

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.ae at a glance

Term
1–5 years
Eligibility
Open to all
DNSSEC
No
WHOIS privacy
No

.ae registration rules

What you need to know before registering, transferring or renewing a .ae domain.

Registration

Registration term
1–5 years
Renewal term
1–5 years
Internationalised names (IDN)
Not supported
Name length
Up to 63 characters: letters, numbers and hyphens (registry minimums may apply)

Requirements

Restrictions
Open to everyone — conditions below
Extra registrant data
Required — see below
Local presence / trustee service
Not offered

Transfer & ownership

Transfer to Upflare
Supported
Transfer method
Auth (EPP) code from your current registrar

Renewal & expiry

Restore after expiry
Possible for up to 30 days — a late fee may apply

Before you register a .ae domain

  • Anyone, including people and companies outside the UAE, can register a .ae — no documents are needed.
  • You confirm that you have the right to use the name and that it doesn’t infringe anyone’s rights.

Information you’ll need to provide

  • Accept the .ae registry’s terms and conditions

Information verified on 17 Oct 2026. Sources: .aeDA (TDRA) registration policy · IANA root zone database. Registry rules can change — our support team confirms the details for your order.

Why choose a .ae domain?

Signal a clear local presence in United Arab Emirates.

Build trust with customers in United Arab Emirates who prefer a local address.

Strengthen local SEO for searches tied to United Arab Emirates.

Protect your brand by securing its .ae version.

Who .ae is for

Businesses, shops, institutions and creators targeting the United Arab Emirates market.

How to register a .ae domain

  1. 1Search for your name above and add the .ae domain to your cart.
  2. 2Fill in your contact details plus the extra information the .ae registry asks for (listed on this page).
  3. 3Make sure you meet the .ae registration rules below; the registry may check them.
  4. 4Manage DNS, connect hosting or email from your Upflare dashboard once the domain is active.
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.ae domain FAQs

.ae domains can be registered for 1–5 years at a time, and renewed before they expire.

Yes. Anyone, including people and companies outside the UAE, can register a .ae — no documents are needed. You confirm that you have the right to use the name and that it doesn’t infringe anyone’s rights.

Unlock the domain at your current registrar, request its auth (EPP) code and start the transfer on our transfer page.

The .ae registry doesn't allow WHOIS privacy services. Registry rules decide which details are public.

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