No local presence, trademark, or special requirementsRegistered with IANA since September 3, 1991Formally sponsored by a local school of medicine

.ag Domain

.ag is the ccTLD of Antigua and Barbuda, registered with IANA on September 3, 1991. It is a fully open registration extension: no local presence, registered trademark, or any connection to the country required, technically managed through nic.ag.

1991 Year created
ccTLD Extension type (IANA)
On request Registration price / year
Open Registration restrictions

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About the .AG domain

What is the .AG domain?

.ag is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) of Antigua and Barbuda, registered with IANA on September 3, 1991. Its formal sponsoring organization is the UHSA School of Medicine, based in Saint John's, the country's capital, while the registry's technical infrastructure has historically been operated by Afilias (now part of Identity Digital) through nic.ag.

It is one of the most openly governed ccTLDs in the Caribbean: it requires no local presence, no company registered in the country, no trademark, and no connection of any kind to Antigua and Barbuda. Any name is allowed except those considered offensive or included on a list of terms prohibited by the registry. Antigua and Barbuda is also known for being one of the first countries to develop a regulatory framework for online gambling in the late 1990s, which at the time drove some adoption of .ag in that sector, though today it is used far more broadly and diversely.
Extension .AG
IANA type ccTLD
Created in 1991
Registry Technical registry historically operated by Afilias (now Identity Digital) through nic.ag; formal sponsor: UHSA School of Medicine, Saint John's, Antigua and Barbuda
Country / territory Antigua and Barbuda
Restrictions None
Registration On request
Renewal On request

Uses of .AG

Who is the .AG domain for?

These are the most common situations where .AG is the ideal extension.

Any international project, no restrictions

The most common use: a short, open ccTLD with no requirement of any connection to the country.

Tourism in Antigua and Barbuda

The most direct, geographically coherent use: hotels, resorts, and tourism services in the Caribbean.

Brands seeking a short alternative to .com

Two easy-to-remember letters, without the restrictions other ccTLDs impose.

Yachting and nautical businesses in the Caribbean

Antigua is a renowned destination for regattas and luxury nautical tourism.

Projects related to the sponsoring organization

UHSA School of Medicine, the domain's formal sponsor, is a recognized medical institution in the region.

International financial and corporate services

Some international businesses have used open Caribbean ccTLDs like .ag for diverse projects.

.AG vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .AG with the most common alternatives to help you choose.

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.ag This page Any project, with no real restrictions None Check price
.com Any project None $14.99/year
.io Tech startups None Check price

Registration process

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Check availability

Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.

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Complete registration

Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.

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Your domain is live

Within minutes your .AG domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .AG domain

Do I need a business in Antigua and Barbuda to register a .ag domain?

No. It is a fully open registration extension, with no local presence, trademark, or connection of any kind to the country.

Who manages the .ag domain?

The formal sponsoring organization is UHSA School of Medicine, in Saint John's; the technical infrastructure has historically been operated by Afilias, now Identity Digital, through nic.ag.

How long has the .ag domain existed?

It was registered with IANA on September 3, 1991, one of the oldest ccTLDs in the Caribbean.

Are there prohibited names in the .ag registry?

Yes. The registry maintains a list of prohibited terms and does not allow names considered offensive, but otherwise there are no usage restrictions.

How much does a .ag domain cost?

The price varies by registrar. Check with our miHosting team to confirm the current price.

Can I register my .ag domain with miHosting?

Yes. Contact our team to confirm availability and the current price for this extension.

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The .ag domain is the ccTLD of Antigua and Barbuda, registered with IANA on September 3, 1991, with UHSA School of Medicine as formal sponsor and technical infrastructure historically operated by Identity Digital (formerly Afilias). It is a fully open extension, with no local presence, trademark, or connection to the country required. It is ideal for both Caribbean tourism projects and any brand seeking a short alternative to .com. Check with our team for the current price and pair it with our professional hosting.