.AC Domain
The .ac domain is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Ascension Island, a remote volcanic island in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is also widely used by academic institutions worldwide.
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Registration Requirements:
No specific restrictions; open to global registration.
Additional Information
Country Code Top-Level Domain, representing Ascension Island but often used by academic institutions globally due to its 'ac' abbreviation for 'academic'.
Despite being Ascension Island's ccTLD, it's widely used by academic institutions worldwide.The .ac domain gained popularity due to its association with 'academic' rather than its geographical origin.
Frequently Asked Questions
The .ac domain is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Ascension Island, a remote volcanic island in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is also widely used by academic institutions worldwide. The .AC TLD is managed by NIC.AC (Ascension Island Network Information Centre) and was introduced in 1997.
Registration for .AC domains has the following restrictions: No specific restrictions; open to global registration.
The average pricing for a .AC domain is $70. Prices may vary between registrars and can differ based on registration period and additional services.
WHOIS information for .AC domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.nic.ac. You can also use the RDAP service at null for more structured data access.
Popular registrars that support .AC domains include: 101domain, Gandi, Namecheap, and more. Check the supported registrars section for complete information and links.
As a country code TLD, .AC provides geographic identity and can improve local SEO rankings. It's ideal for businesses and individuals targeting a specific geographic market.