Managed by an NGO (Internet Society), not the governmentNo local presence or administrative contact in Armenia requiredProhibited for spam, pornography, or terrorism under Armenian law

.am Domain

.am is the ccTLD of Armenia, registered with IANA on August 26, 1994. Unlike most ccTLDs, it is not managed by the government but by "Internet Society," a non-governmental organization based in Yerevan, through AMNIC. It is an extension with no residency restrictions.

1994 Year created
ccTLD Extension type (IANA)
On request Registration price / year
Open Registration restrictions

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About the .AM domain

What is the .AM domain?

.am is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) of Armenia, registered with IANA on August 26, 1994. It is an unusual case among ccTLDs: the sponsoring organization is not a government entity or telecom company, but "Internet Society," a non-governmental organization based in Yerevan, which operates the registry through AMNIC (Armenian Network Information Center).

Registration of .am, .com.am, .net.am, and .org.am domains is open to anyone in the world, with no need for a local company or administrative contact in Armenia, with registration periods between 2 and 5 years. The regulations, however, are not permissive regarding use: Armenian law expressly prohibits using these domains for spam, pornography, or terrorism, and AMNIC reserves the right to revoke registrations used for illicit purposes or to reject applications for names considered "too generic."
Extension .AM
IANA type ccTLD
Created in 1994
Registry "Internet Society" (non-governmental organization based in Yerevan), through AMNIC (Armenian Network Information Center)
Country / territory Armenia
Restrictions None
Registration On request
Renewal On request

Uses of .AM

Who is the .AM domain for?

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

Unrestricted international projects

Registration is open to anyone in the world, with no local presence or contact in Armenia required.

Business and projects in Armenia

The most direct, geographically coherent use: companies and services with genuine activity in the country.

Brands evoking "AM" (radio, amplitude modulation)

The letters .am can be used creatively for radio or audio-related projects.

International tech startups

An underused ccTLD for projects seeking a distinctive alternative.

Non-profit organizations (via .org.am)

NGOs and associations seeking a specific digital presence in Armenia.

E-commerce in the Armenian market

Online stores seeking local brand recognition in Armenia.

.AM vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

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

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.am This page Any international project, no restrictions None Check price
.com.am Business in Armenia (commercial subdomain) None formal Check price
.com Any project None $14.99/year

Registration process

How to register your .AM domain at miHosting

01

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.

02

Complete registration

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

03

Your domain is live

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

Frequently asked questions about the .AM domain

Who manages the .am domain?

"Internet Society," a non-governmental organization based in Yerevan, through AMNIC. It is not a state entity, unlike most ccTLDs.

Do I need a company in Armenia to register a .am domain?

No. Registration is open to anyone in the world, with no local presence or administrative contact in the country required.

Are there usage restrictions for .am domains?

Yes. Armenian law prohibits their use for spam, pornography, or terrorism, and AMNIC can revoke domains used illicitly or reject names considered "too generic."

What is the registration period for a .am domain?

Between 2 and 5 years, depending on the registrant's choice.

How much does a .am domain cost?

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

Can I register my .am domain with miHosting?

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

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The .am domain is the ccTLD of Armenia, registered with IANA on August 26, 1994, and managed, unusually for a ccTLD, by the NGO "Internet Society" through AMNIC. Registration is open to anyone in the world with no local presence, though Armenian law prohibits its use for spam, pornography, or terrorism. Check with our team for the current price and pair it with our professional hosting.