Published: 17.10.2026
The .asia zone is a sponsored extension created for the Asia-Pacific region. Its name points to the continent of Asia, so it suits organisations, businesses and communities with a clear link to that part of the world. Registration in a sponsored zone can be restricted, so availability alone does not show whether you may hold a name. Use the availability form just below this text to see whether your name in .asia is still available, and then read the current terms.
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A short history
The .asia extension was launched as a sponsored zone aimed at the Asia-Pacific community. Sponsored zones are designed around a particular group rather than the general public, so this extension has a different character from a generic ending. Over time, businesses, cultural organisations and individuals linked to the region have used it, and it remains one option for regional projects that want a single address across many countries.
Who runs it
A sponsoring organisation sets the policy for the zone and represents the community it was created for. The registry operator carries out the day-to-day work of keeping the database and processing orders, and registrars handle requests from customers. Because the rules come from the sponsor and the operator, the current policy is the document to read before you choose a name.
Rules in practice
- Eligibility: registration can be limited to people and organisations with a link to the Asia-Pacific region, so check the current criteria.
- Supporting information: the policy describes what applicants should provide to show their connection to the region.
- DNS rules: a label uses letters, digits and hyphens, up to 63 characters.
- Changes: if your organisation's details change, update the registration so that it stays accurate.
Who uses .asia
- Companies that operate or sell across several countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Regional associations, trade groups and conference organisers working in the area.
- Cultural, educational and media projects that present the region to its own audience.
- Travel, tourism and logistics businesses that serve visitors and partners in Asia.
Strengths
- The ending tells regional visitors at a glance that the site is aimed at Asia.
- A sponsored zone built around one community can give a regional brand a focused identity.
- The name suits a multi-country project that needs one address rather than many national endings.
Things to keep in mind
- Registration conditions may limit who can hold a name, so a name that appears available may still be out of reach for you.
- Asia is very diverse, so a site should be clear about which countries and languages it serves.
- Many visitors will look first for a .com or a national ending, so consider owning both.
- Content covering several countries needs local checking for facts, names and rules.
Tips before you register
- Read the current eligibility criteria before you spend time on a shortlist of names.
- Check the name in .com and in the national endings of the countries you serve.
- Use the organisation's registered name exactly as it appears in its official records.
- Offer the site in the languages your audience uses, and state which markets it covers.
- Protect the registrar account with two-factor login and keep a second authorised contact on file.
Frequently asked questions
Can any business in the world register a .asia name? Not necessarily. Registration conditions can be tied to the Asia-Pacific region, so check the current criteria before you order.
Does a .asia address make a company a regional authority? No. A domain name confers no status, so a site should show its real credentials and the countries where it actually operates.
Can I run a .asia site in one language only? Yes. The ending does not fix the language, but a regional audience uses many languages, so state clearly which ones the site supports.
