General Help
What's the difference between domains?
Try and choose the best fit for your domain requirements. See the table below for an explanation of the domain name choices.
Should I be looking at a .com, .net .biz or something else?
Looking for a full list of domain names that Millstream can register? If you are ready you can register a new domain or transfer an existing domain online.
.com or .com.au |
Intended for commercial operations. |
.net or .net.au |
Historically for companies involved in "networks" such as ISPs, but the use broadened and became an alternative to .com |
.org or .org.au |
Suitable for non-profit organisations and community based groups that don't fit any other category. (Also see .asn.au) |
.biz |
This domain was created to help relieve the pressure on .com domain names. Another option for businesses. |
.info |
The idea of this domain is that it is intended for informative Internet resources. Some examples include public transport timetables, samples and examples of reference materials, geographical material. |
.edu.au |
This domain is currently reserved for Australian schools, colleges, universities and educational institutions. |
.asn.au |
Suitable for incorporated associations, political parties, trade unions, sporting and special interest clubs within Australia. |
.id.au |
Individuals by real name, pen name, stage name or pseudonym who are Australian citizens or residents. |
.tv |
Islands of Tuvalu. Because of the popularity of .tv being an abbreviation of television the government of Tuvalu has a commercial deal that offers worldwide use of .tv for sites offering rich media content. |
.cc |
Cocos (Keeling) Islands |
.cx |
Christmas Island |