The Great Australian
Domain Name Giveaway
As a proud 100% Aussie owned and operated business, we wanted to offer other Australians a simple way to get started online. So we decided to give away 5,000 Australian free domain names for one year. Free domain available to new customers of VentraIP.
Search the Perfect Australian Free Domain Name
Australian businesses and great Australian ideas need to be online now more than ever before. Being a 100% Aussie business ourselves, we understand the importance of having an online presence.
To encourage new Australian businesses and ideas to get online, we are offering any new customer a free .au domain name for one year.
All FREE Domain Names Include:
Email Forwarding
Automatically forwards email sent to anyname@freedomain.com.au to another email address.
URL Forwarding
Send website requests for http://www.yourfreedomain.com.au to another website address.
Free DNS Management
For advance users who want to host a full website and their email using a hosting service.
No Hidden Costs
Our pricing is transparent and, unlike other domain providers, our added inclusions are all free.
Why Choose VentraIP?
Access competitive pricing, reliable service, excellent customer support, and a range
of additional features to enhance your domain name management.
Award Winning
Service
We work hard to deliver the very best service to ensure 100% customer satisfaction.
100% Australian
Owned & Operated
Since 2008, we have become the fourth-largest web hosting and domain name provider in Australia.
Largest Independent
Domain Name Registrar
VentralP is committed to being the market's largest independent solutions provider and domain name registrar.
24/7 Technical
Support
Our Australian technical support team are at your service 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Trusted by Over 300,000 Australians
We are one of Australia’s most loved online solution providers.
2,000+ 5-Star Reviews
We had been with a service provider, which was then acquired by the worst hosting provider in the universe ( crazy domains / vodien / dreapscapes etc) Anyway, Ventra IP has helped us to move all our services over, customer service us local Australian, support is fantastic, the service is outstanding. I would like to highlight the control panel, and the order process, which is absolutely brilliant, I have never actually seen anything near as good as their system. 10/10
Attila
It’s not owned by Melbourne IT. They actually try and retain customers. I’ve referred them to so many clients over the years thanks to their lack of hidden fees. They are just nice and reasonable and I trust them enough to give them my review
James L.
Impressed with the level of customer service from these guys. Having previously always dealt with the likes of Melbourne IT etc I was used to mediocre to poor customer service (and value for money). Someone recommended these guys to me and the best thing I ever did. Issues are dealt with quickly and efficiently.
Jon Hughes
Amazing service by Ventraip, First Year domain Free which was excellent for students like myself who are just starting the business, really happy to support the aussie local business, Happily Renewed, can't wait for what's next in store of Ventraip.
Neil
My domain management and hosting service with VentraIP has been an outstanding service for almost 10 years. Any queries and issues have always been dealt with expediently and professionally by their technical support team.
Ivan
I had some issues with my 2FA authentication and the support team managed to respond within a few minutes and resolve my issue. Also transfering an existing domain name was a breeze. Keep up the good work VIP.
Allan
I'm pretty naive when it comes to managing the website for our sporting club but have been very pleased that I went with VentraIP to host our domain registration. We are a tiny customer for them but on both occasions I have needed tech support they have been fantastic! Can't recommend them highly enough.
Martin
Have been using VentraIP for years. Great place to easily register your domains and email addresses.
Peter
Love finding businesses like this that make it all so easy. Competitive pricing, intuitive interface, 24/7 local customer service. I consolidated all my domains with VentraIP, moving over from GoDaddy and Webcentral, and couldn't be happier.
Scott
Welcome to The Great Australian Domain Name Giveaway!
We've answered some of the most frequently asked questions.
How do I claim my free domain name?
Before you get started, please note that this offer is only available to new customers of VentraIP and is limited to one free domain name per account. A Fair Use policy also applies.
Follow these simple steps, and your new domain name should be registered and ready to use within minutes:
- Check your eligibility to register an Australian domain name below. Having this information handy will speed up the process and avoid delays.
- Go to our website and perform a domain search to see if it’s available. When you find a name that you like and it is available, select ‘Register’ and click the purple ‘Continue’ button.
- Complete the eligibility information, then click the purple ‘Proceed to Cart’ button.
- Enter the coupon code “FREEAU”, then click the Purple ‘Apply’ button and watch your total due today change to $0.00. Then click the yellow ‘Proceed to Secure Checkout’ button.
- Complete the account details form. Click the box once you have read our Terms, Policies & Agreements, then click the purple ‘Complete Order’ button.
- That’s it! Keep an eye on your emails for confirmation that your new domain name has been registered. If there was a problem with your domain name we will let you know by email as soon as possible.
If you have any problems with your free domain registration, please speak to our friendly team using the Live Chat icon on our website. The offer is limited to one per person.
We will update this page when all 5,000 free domain names have been registered.
What can I do with my free domain name?
Your domain name is your web address and is the representation of your brand or idea online.
We provide a number of free services with every domain name that will allow you to use it straight away without needing to buy anything else.
- Email Forwarding – Automatically forwards email sent to anyname@yourfreedomain.com.au to another email address. If you don’t already have an email address, we recommend a free Gmail account to get started.
- URL Forwarding – Send website requests for http://www.yourfreedomain.com.au to another website address. If you go to that address, you will see we have URL forwarded it to our website.
- Nameserver and DNS Management – For advanced users who want to host a full website and their email using a hosting service.
All of these features can be setup and managed in our control panel.
Am I eligible for an Australian domain name?
The .au namespace is trusted and secure due to the strict eligibility requirements to hold a domain name. Basic eligibility criteria for .au domain names are:
- .au direct – To be eligible for a . au direct name you must have a verifiable Australian presence, which includes being a citizen or permanent resident or an organisation registered in Australia.
- .com.au and .net.au – An active ACN, ABN (sole trader or partnership), state business number or registered trademark, where the name is an exact match, abbreviation or acronym, or has a close and substantial connection to the domain name.
- .id.au – Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident and your name is an exact match, abbreviation or acronym, or be a personal hobby or interest. These domain names cannot be used for business purposes.
- .org.au and .asn.au – Available to non-commercial organisations such as a registered charity, incorporated association, sporting or special interest club, political party, trade union and other non-profit organisations where the name is an exact match, abbreviation or acronym, or has a close and substantial connection to the domain name.
Full details of eligibility can be found on the auDA Website.
How do I host a website?
You can use your free domain name to point to any web hosting provider in the world, but we would obviously appreciate your support by choosing VentraIP to host your website.
The benefits of choosing us are:
- 24/7 Australian customer service and technical support.
- All servers are hosted in Sydney, Australia, on our high-speed network that is optimised for the nbn™.
- Over 1,000 5-star reviews online at ProductReview, Google and Facebook.
For a massive 50% discount off your first hosting invoice, click one of the links to our three hosting plans below, and we’ll add our 50% off coupon code automatically.
I need help, what can I do?
Check out all of our helpful resources or contact our friendly team for assistance.
- FAQ – Our frequently asked questions contain heaps of useful information to help get you started.
- Google – The ultimate problem solver! Put your issue into Google and many times you will find your answer in just a few clicks.
- Live Chat – Our local team is available to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via Live Chat. Click the blue chat button down the bottom right corner of this window to get started.
- Ticket – Login to our control panel and submit a new eTicket to our support team.
- Phone – Give us a call on 13 24 85 any time.