.AC Domains - Only $ 54.00 $ 30.00
Build a distinctive online identity with a .ac domain. Associated with Ascension Island and also popular among academic institutions and professionals, .ac offers a short, memorable web address for educational projects, research platforms, businesses, and personal websites.
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Why Register a .ac Domain?
Create an Academic Identity
Give your educational website, research project, or academic portfolio a concise and recognizable address. A .ac domain is often used by institutions and professionals connected to education and academia.
Choose a Short Domain Name
Make your website address easy to remember with the compact .ac extension. It can be a distinctive choice for businesses, organizations, and personal projects.
Reach a Global Audience
Build an online presence that can serve visitors around the world. Whether you are sharing research, promoting services, or developing a professional website, .ac offers a versatile domain option.
WHY CHOOSE .AC
The .ac domain is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) assigned to Ascension Island. It is also used internationally by academic institutions, researchers, and education-related websites because of its association with academia. Businesses, professionals, and individuals can also use .ac for a concise and distinctive online identity. Whether you are building an educational platform or promoting a professional project, .ac offers a short and recognizable web address.
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.AC Domain Pricing
| Years | 1 year | 2 years | 3 years | 4 years | 5 years | 6 years | 7 years | 8 years | 9 years | 10 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Register | $ 30.00 Promo | $ 84.00 | $ 138.00 | $ 192.00 | $ 246.00 | $ 300.00 | $ 354.00 | $ 408.00 | $ 462.00 | $ 516.00 |
| Renew | $ 54.00 | $ 108.00 | $ 162.00 | $ 216.00 | $ 270.00 | $ 324.00 | $ 378.00 | $ 432.00 | $ 486.00 | $ 540.00 |
| Transfer | $ 54.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Note: Pricing may vary based on fluctuations in currency exchange rates.
.ac Domain Information & Pricing
| Introduced | 1997 |
| Usage | Popular among universities, educational technologies, research laboratories, accounting firms, and websites related to Animal Crossing |
| Renewal Grace Period | Approximately 35 days after expiry, depending on registrar |
| Deletion Grace Period | 5 days |
| Restore Period | 30 days |
| Renewal Upon Transfer | Yes |
| Privacy Allowed | Yes |
| IDN Supported | Yes |
| DNSSEC Supported | Yes |
| Type | Country |
| Restrictions | Second-level registrations are open internationally; third-level registrations require Ascension Island residency |
| Registry | NIC.AC – Ascension Island Domain Registry |
| Wikipedia Entry | Wikipedia |
| Registration Price (1 year) | $ 30.00 |
| Renewal Price (1 year) | $ 54.00 |
| Transfer Price | $ 54.00 |
| Restore Allowed | Yes |
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