Domain .an — retired ccTLD, not available for registration
.an was the country-code domain of the Netherlands Antilles, registered on September 9, 1993. After the Netherlands Antilles dissolved as a political entity in 2010, its former territories were reorganized into new countries and special municipalities, and the .an code went through a transitional withdrawal process, effectively replaced by the .cw ccTLD, delegated in 2011 to represent Curaçao.
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About the .AN domain
What is the .AN domain?
.an was the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) assigned to the Netherlands Antilles, registered on September 9, 1993. After the Netherlands Antilles dissolved as a political entity in 2010, its former territories were reorganized into new countries and special municipalities, and the .an code went through a transitional withdrawal process, effectively replaced by the .cw ccTLD, delegated in 2011 to represent Curaçao. It is no longer operational in the IANA root zone and cannot be registered through any registrar, including miHosting.
Uses of .AN
Who is the .AN domain for?
These are the most common situations where .AN is the ideal extension.
Former ccTLD of the Netherlands Antilles
A country code that ceased to be operational following the changes that affected its assignment.
No operating registry
There is currently no technical registry operating this extension, so it cannot be used for any project.
Does not appear in availability checkers
Since it is not delegated, domain availability checkers cannot verify or register names under this extension.
Active alternatives available
In the meantime, hundreds of active extensions are available to register the name you need.
.AN vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .AN with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .an This page | Former code of the Netherlands Antilles | Retired — not available | Not available |
| .com | Any project | None | $14.99/yr |
| .online | Any project | None | Inquire |
Registration process
How to register your .AN domain at miHosting
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.
Complete registration
Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.
Your domain is live
Within minutes your .AN domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .AN domain
Can I register a .an domain?
No. This extension is no longer delegated in the IANA root zone, so no registrar in the world can offer its registration.
What did .an represent?
It was the country-code domain of the Netherlands Antilles, registered on September 9, 1993.
Why did it stop being operational?
After the Netherlands Antilles dissolved as a political entity in 2010, its former territories were reorganized into new countries and special municipalities, and the .an code went through a transitional withdrawal process, effectively replaced by the .cw ccTLD, delegated in 2011 to represent Curaçao.
What code replaced it?
.cw, delegated in 2011 to represent Curaçao, one of the countries that emerged from the dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles.
What alternatives do I have in the meantime?
You can choose from hundreds of active and available extensions — from .com to more sector-specific options.
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