.ad is the Internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Andorra.[1] It is administered by Andorra Telecom.[2][1]

.ad
Introduced9 January 1996
TLD typeCountry code top-level domain
StatusActive
RegistryNic.ad
SponsorAndorra Telecom
Intended useEntities connected with  Andorra
Actual useGets some use in Andorra
Registration restrictionsRegistrations must be pre-approved by Office for State Emblems and Signs, are generally limited to residents of Andorra or Andorran trademark holders with an agent in Andorra, and the number of registrations per person is limited
StructureNames can be registered directly at the second level; third-level registrations under .nom.ad are used for personal sites
DocumentsLegislation
Registry websiteNic.ad

Because .ad is also an abbreviation for the word advertisement or advert, .ad has also been used in an unconventional manner as a domain hack by some advertising media.

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  1. ^ a b "Delegation Record for .AD". IANA. 2 May 2023. Archived from the original on 12 May 2023. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
  2. ^ "NIC". Andorra Telecom. Archived from the original on 25 May 2023. Retrieved 25 May 2023.

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