Autonomous system (AS) number request form
News
On 1 January 2007, APNIC began processing applications for both two-byte and four-byte AS numbers. The request form has been updated with an extra question in the 'additional information' section to reflect this new service. APNIC will still assign two-byte AS numbers by default, so if you require a four-byte AS number, please specify this in your request form. For more information please see the ASN resource guide.
Requests and modifications
Detailed guidelines on the requirements and procedures for obtaining an AS number are available at the Guide to the APNIC AS number request form (text version). If this is the first time you are requesting an AS number, we recommend you also read the AS number FAQ.
Please note that all AS number requests are automatically parsed before they are sent to the APNIC hostmaster mailbox. If you complete the web based AS number request form, any errors will displayed immediately after submission. Requests sent via email will get an automatic response but via email.
If you encounter difficulties in getting through the parser, you can submit your request directly to the APNIC hostmaster with your account name in the subject line in addition to the string "[NO-PARSE]". Please only resort to this last method if you are experiencing a lot of difficulty in completing the form successfully.
Once a request has been sucessfully parsed, you can then expect to hear from the APNIC Hostmaster within the next two to three working days as per usual turn around time. The parser should cut down the number of iterations of email between APNIC hostmaster staff and AS number requestors.
Alternatively, you could use the text based APNIC-092 APNIC Autonomous system number request form and email it to hostmaster@apnic.net with your APNIC account name in brackets in the subject line.
