.al
.al is a country-code extension for Albania, run by Electronic and Postal Communications Authority - AKEP. Electronic and Postal Communications Authority - AKEP sets who can register .al names; some country codes need a local address, so check its rules before you buy.
| Type | Country code |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | Electronic and Postal Communications Authority - AKEP |
| Country | Albania |
| Who can register | Set by the registry |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | None listed |
| WHOIS server | None listed |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/al |
Registrars that sell .al
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From the list of domain registrars. Other registrars may sell it too.
New to extensions? The guide to how domain extensions work covers generic, country-code and brand extensions. For who sells extensions in general, see the list of domain registrars.
Sources: the IANA root zone database and the ICANN list of generic extensions (refreshed 2026-10-24). Something out of date? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
Who runs the .al extension?
Electronic and Postal Communications Authority - AKEP is the registry operator for .al, the country-code extension for Albania. The registry keeps the list of every .al name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .al domain?
Electronic and Postal Communications Authority - AKEP sets who can register .al names; some country codes need a local address, so check its rules before you buy.
How do I look up who owns a .al domain?
The .al registry doesn't publish a public RDAP or WHOIS server listed with IANA, so registration data has to come from the registry's own website.
Is .al signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .al zone is signed, so a .al domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.