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Guides for .al domains
Everything you need to know about the Albanian domain, from choosing a name to registration, email, SSL and day-to-day management. Written in plain language.
Updated 2026
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In Albanian and English
.al domain basics
Register a .al domainPrice, who can register and the steps..al domain pricingRegistration, renewal and transfer for every extension.How much does a .al cost?Real costs, renewal and what is included.Required documentsWhat individuals and companies need..com.al domainThe classic choice for businesses..net.al domainFor technology projects and networks..org.al domainFor organisations and non-profits.
Who .al is for
.al domain for businessTrust, local SEO, the QKB extract and one consistent brand everywhere..al domain for individualsPersonal sites, portfolios or freelance work, with one ID document..al domain for foreignersThe diaspora, foreign nationals and companies outside Albania: what you need..al domain for an online storeDomain, hosting, SSL and email for e-commerce, with a launch checklist.Build a website with .alSeven steps from a domain name to a live site with SSL and email.
Search and choosing a name
Choosing a nameTips for a short, clear domain name..al vs .com.alWhich extension fits your business..al WHOISHow to check who holds a .al domain.Check if a .al domain is availableHow to read the search result and what to do when the name is taken.Domains with the letters ë and çWhy the .al registry does not accept ë and ç, and how to write your name..al or .com?Audience, trust, local SEO and price: when .al wins and when .com does.How long .al registration takesThe timeline from order to AKEP approval and what slows it down.Domain glossaryThe key domain and DNS terms, explained in plain English.
Technical: email, hosting, security
DNS & NameserversHow to connect the domain to hosting.Professional email on a .al domainBusiness email options and the MX, SPF, DKIM and DMARC records.Hosting for a .al domainNameservers or an A record, propagation and choosing your hosting.SSL for a .al domainFree HTTPS with AutoSSL, paid certificates and the HTTPS redirect.DNSSEC for a .al domainHow DNSSEC works, the configuration risks and how to enable it..al domain forwarding301 redirects, combining .al with .com.al and the SEO impact.
Management and rules
AKEP rulesThe .al domain regulation explained simply.Renew a .al domainDeadlines, price and renewing for 1–10 years.Transfer a .al domainHow to move your domain to UpFlare..al domain expiryWhat happens when a domain expires and how to renew it in time.Change domain ownerWhen and how a .al domain moves to a new holder.EPP / AUTH codeWhat the EPP code is, how to request it and why to keep it private.Brand protectionHow to protect your brand name under .al, .com.al and variants.Reserved and prohibited namesWhy some .al names cannot be registered and what to do.
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