Domain name registration in Adelaide
Your domain name is your address on the internet. Get it right and people find you. WaTo registers .au, .com.au, .com and other domain extensions through Whosts.au, our own Australian hosting and domain platform. You get competitive pricing, full DNS management and a local Adelaide team that actually helps when you need it. We won't upsell you or bundle in extras you didn't ask for.
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What is domain registration?
Domain registration is the process of securing a web address (like yourbusiness.com.au) so that it belongs to you. Once registered, nobody else can use that name for the length of your registration period (typically one to five years). Your domain points visitors to your website and routes your business email. Choosing the right domain and keeping it registered and properly configured is one of the most basic but important things you can do for your online presence.
What we offer
.au domains
The newer, shorter Australian domain extension. Clean, modern and increasingly popular for Australian businesses.
.com.au domains
The traditional Australian business domain. Well-recognised and trusted by Australian customers searching online.
.com and international domains
Global domain extensions for businesses that operate beyond Australia or want to protect their brand internationally.
DNS management
Full DNS control through our panel: A records, CNAMEs, MX records, TXT records and nameserver configuration.
Domain privacy
WHOIS privacy options where available to keep your personal contact details off public domain lookups.
Renewal reminders
Timely notifications before your domain expires so you never accidentally lose a domain you depend on.
Who it's for
- New businesses registering their first domain name and wanting guidance on which extension to choose.
- Existing businesses securing additional domains to protect their brand with .au, .com.au and .com variations.
- Web designers and developers registering domains on behalf of clients.
- Anyone who wants domain registration managed by a local Adelaide team they can talk to.
How it works
- Search for your domain. Tell us the name you want and we'll check availability across .au, .com.au, .com and other extensions.
- We register it for you. Domain secured in your name with the correct registrant details, eligibility requirements met and DNS records configured.
- DNS pointed to your services. We point your domain to your website hosting, configure MX records for email and set up any other DNS records you need.
- Renewal set up. You'll get reminders before your domain expires. We can set up auto-renewal or manual renewal, whichever you prefer.
- Ongoing management. Need to update DNS, add a subdomain or change nameservers? You can do it yourself through our panel or just call us.
Why register domains through WaTo
- Whosts.au is our own platform, so your domain is managed locally, not through a faceless international registrar.
- Competitive pricing on .au, .com.au and .com domains without bundled extras inflating the cost.
- Full DNS management included. Configure your records yourself or let us handle it.
- Adelaide owned and operated since 2001, with real support when you need to make changes or troubleshoot.
- If you also host with us, your domain, hosting and email are all in one place with one team to call.
Domain registration questions
Which domain extension should I choose?
For most Australian businesses, we recommend .com.au as the primary domain. It's well-recognised and trusted. Grab the .au and .com versions too if they're available, to protect your brand. We'll advise based on your situation.
Do I need an ABN to register a .com.au domain?
Yes. Australian .com.au and .au domains require a valid ABN, ACN or other eligible entity. We'll check your eligibility as part of the registration process.
How long does registration take?
Most domains are registered within minutes. You'll have your domain active and DNS ready to configure almost immediately.
What happens if I forget to renew?
We send reminders before your domain expires. If it does lapse, there's usually a grace period to renew before it becomes available to someone else. But don't risk it. Set up auto-renewal or keep an eye on our reminders.
Ready to register your domain?
Tell us the name you want and we'll check availability, register it and get it pointed where it needs to go.
Mon to Fri, 8:30am to 5pm
