.ac domain pricing and requirements
Experience the versatility of .ac - the top-level domain for Ascension Island! Perfect for academic institutions and creative project names.
Key Features
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Account-based registration: Check availability and register supported names from your account.
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WHOIS privacy available: Privacy options are available for this extension where registry policy permits them.
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DNSSEC support: Publish the registry data required for a signed DNS zone.
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Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs): Support for non-Latin characters in domain names.
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IPv6 Support: Future-proof your domain with IPv6 compatibility.
Pricing
| Fee Type | Price (EUR) |
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| Setup Fee | €0.00 |
| Annual Registration Fee | €99.42 / year |
| First Year Registration Fee (Setup + Annual) | €99.42 |
| Domain Transfer Fee | €99.42 |
| Domain Restoration Fee | €112.13 |
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: Open the registry WHOIS service
- Renewal settings: Review the renewal mode and account balance for each domain in your account.
- Privacy option: WHOIS privacy is available where registry policy permits it.
Additional Information
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Registration Time: real-time
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Deletion Timeframe: 35 days after expiration date
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Redemption Period: 30 days
For registry-specific policies and reference information, visit http://www.nic.ac.