Secure Your .ac Domain Today!

Experience the versatility of .ac - the top-level domain for Ascension Island! Perfect for academic institutions and creative project names.

Key Features

  • Real-Time Registration: Register your domain instantly and start using it immediately.

  • WHOIS Privacy Protection: Safeguard your personal information with our enhanced privacy features.

  • DNS Security (DNSSEC): Enhanced security features for your peace of mind.

  • Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs): Support for non-Latin characters in domain names.

  • IPv6 Support: Future-proof your domain with IPv6 compatibility.

Pricing

Fee Type Price (EUR)
Setup Fee €0
Annual Registration Fee €100,14 / year
First Year Registration Fee (Setup + Annual) €100,14
Domain Transfer Fee €100,14
Domain Restoration Fee €112,94

Note: Prices are subject to change. Please recheck this website for the most current pricing.

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Registration Restrictions

  • There are no restrictions for .ac.

Domain Transfer Details

Transfer Procedure

  • A .ac domain transfer must be initiated with a so-called “Authorization Code”, which can be obtained from the current registrar through the owner or Admin-C of the domain.
  • Please ensure, that you have a correct “Authorization Code” associated with the domain, before initiating the transfer, otherwise it will fail.
  • Ensure that your respective domain does not have a lock-status (REGISTRAR-LOCK or HOLD). This can be seen in the WHOIS. If the domain is locked, then the owner can demand that this be unlocked.
  • Initiate the transfer on time and not just shortly before the domain expires.
  • Please ensure that the domain is older than 60 days otherwise the transfer will be denied.

Transfer Notes

  • A .ac domain transfer must be initiated with a so-called “Authorization Code”, which can be obtained from the current registrar through the owner or Admin-C of the domain.
  • Please ensure, that you have a correct “Authorization Code” associated with the domain, before initiating the transfer, otherwise it will fail.
  • Ensure that your respective domain does not have a lock-status (REGISTRAR-LOCK or HOLD). This can be seen in the WHOIS. If the domain is locked, then the owner can demand that this be unlocked.
  • Initiate the transfer on time and not just shortly before the domain expires.
  • Please ensure that the domain is older than 60 days otherwise the transfer will be denied.

Authorization Codes

  • A .ac domain transfer must be initiated with a so-called “Authorization Code”, which can be obtained from the current registrar through the owner or Admin-C of the domain.
  • Please ensure, that you have a correct “Authorization Code” associated with the domain, before initiating the transfer, otherwise it will fail.
  • Ensure that your respective domain does not have a lock-status (REGISTRAR-LOCK or HOLD). This can be seen in the WHOIS. If the domain is locked, then the owner can demand that this be unlocked.
  • Initiate the transfer on time and not just shortly before the domain expires.
  • Please ensure that the domain is older than 60 days otherwise the transfer will be denied.

WHOIS and Domain Management

  • WHOIS Server: Visit WHOIS Server
  • Real-Time WHOIS Update: Keep your domain information up-to-date.
  • Domain Autorenewal: Enabled to ensure your domain does not expire unintentionally.
  • Privacy Protection: Available to keep your personal information secure.

Additional Information

  • Registration Time: real-time

  • Deletion Timeframe: 35 days after expiration date

  • Redemption Period: 30 days


For more information and to register your .ac domain, visit our website at http://www.nic.ac.