Domain extensions: uses and characteristics

Domain extensions play an important role in the identity and reach of a web project.

On this page, you will find a list of the main domain extensions offered by Astral Internet, along with descriptive pages outlining their common uses, registration rules, and technical characteristics.

Each extension has its own specific requirements and features. Exploring this information can help you make an informed decision before registering your domain name.

  • .APP Domain Extension

    The .APP domain is a modern extension specifically designed for mobile, web, and software applications. Short, clear, and widely recognized in the digital ecosystem, it instantly signals a website related to app development or distribution. Perfect for startups, developers, and technology companies, .APP helps establish a strong, credible presence for your digital product.

  • .ASSOCIATES Domain Extension

    The .ASSOCIATES domain is a professional extension designed for firms, practices, and groups of experts working together. Serious and credible, it instantly identifies an organization made up of partners or collaborators. Whether you operate a consulting firm, legal practice, accounting office, or professional services company, .ASSOCIATES helps present a strong and trustworthy corporate image.

  • .AUCTION Domain Extension

    The .AUCTION domain is a specialized extension designed for auctions, bidding platforms, and competitive sales. Direct and descriptive, it instantly identifies a website focused on buying, selling, or bidding on items. Whether you operate an auction house, an online marketplace, or a specialized sales platform, .AUCTION helps establish a clear and professional presence for your…

  • .AUDIO Domain Extension

    The .AUDIO domain is a specialized extension dedicated to sound, music, and digital audio content. Clear and expressive, it instantly identifies a website related to recording, broadcasting, or audio production. Whether you’re a creator, studio, platform, or audio-focused business, .AUDIO helps showcase your expertise and build a strong presence in the sound industry.

  • .BAND Domain Extension

    The .BAND domain is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) dedicated to the world of music, bands, collective artists, and creative projects connected to the music scene. Clear, evocative, and immediately understandable, .BAND makes it easy to identify a website as being associated with a musical group or artistic ensemble.

  • .BAR Domain Extension

    The .BAR domain is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) associated with bars, bistros, pubs, social venues, and—more broadly—places designed for gathering and social interaction. Simple, direct, and easy to remember, it immediately communicates the purpose of the venue or project.