Expired .AC Domains
Description
.AC represents the official domain extension or the internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD) of Ascension Island. This ccTLD was introduced in 1997 and was intended for entities affiliated with Ascension Island, Tristan da Cunha, and Saint Helena. Ascension Island Network Information Centre is the authorized body for carrying out its registry and general administration.
Registration Requirements
There is no special process needed to register a .AC domain name, no special action is needed on your end.
Intended Use
Entities connected with Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
.AC Registry Information
Registration Price
$69.00 Annually
Registered Domains
10,310
Whois Privacy
No
.AC Stats Last 24hrs
| Domains Count | 0 |
| Domains with backlinks | 0 |
| Majestic TF > 5 | 0 |
| Moz DA > 5 | 0 |
| Ahrefs DR > 5 | 0 |
.AC Stats Total
| Domains Count | 0 |
| Domains with backlinks | 0 |
| Majestic TF > 5 | 0 |
| Moz DA > 5 | 0 |
| Ahrefs DR > 5 | 0 |
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Example .AC Domains
| Domain Name | Majestic TF | Majestic CF | Moz DA | Moz PA | Ahrefs DR | Ahrefs UR | SZ Score | Age | Google Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| gemwin.ac | 0 | 21 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| aaa.ac | 0 | 9 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| troy.ac | 0 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| utkaluniversity.ac | 0 | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| mbo99.ac | 0 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| bat.ac | 0 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
.AC Top Registrars
| Registrar name | Registered domains | Share, % |
|---|---|---|
| NameCheap, Inc. | 1,776 | 12.21% |
| Key-Systems GmbH | 843 | 5.80% |
| 101domain GRS Limited | 831 | 5.71% |
| GoDaddy.com, LLC | 567 | 3.90% |
| NameSilo, LLC | 528 | 3.63% |
| Dynadot, LLC | 507 | 3.49% |
| 1API GmbH | 347 | 2.39% |
| Gandi SAS | 345 | 2.37% |
| Porkbun LLC | 304 | 2.09% |
| OVH sas | 250 | 1.72% |
.AC Domain Sales
| Domain | Price | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| computer.ac | $260.00 | 2021-12-09 | Park.io |
| moon.ac | $99.00 | 2021-11-14 | Park.io |
| streaming.ac | $363.00 | 2021-10-21 | Dynadot |
| lnk.ac | $109.00 | 2021-10-20 | Catched.com |
| iii.ac | $104.00 | 2021-10-01 | Park.io |
| cpa.ac | $104.00 | 2020-07-23 | Park.io |
| ewe.ac | $207.00 | 2020-06-11 | Dynadot |
| solar.ac | $220.00 | 2020-04-30 | Park.io |
| journal.ac | $185.00 | 2020-04-23 | Park.io |
| animeheaven.ac | $175.00 | 2020-03-22 | Park.io |
Who can register a .ac domain name?
The .ac (academia) domain extension is a top-level domain for Ascension, Tristan da Cunha, and Saint Helena. It is a country code for these countries, but there are no restrictions on registering it.
This means that it’s not required to have citizenship in one of these countries to own that domain extension.
The academic community has adopted the ac domain extension in the academic field. Here is a list of people who can use the .ac domain name. Besides that, those in the climate control departments can as well use this domain name.
- Educational and research institutes
- Colleges and universities,
- Official academic purposes such as online forums, directories, etc.
- Students
- Teachers
- A climate control expert
This domain extension is your versatile choice if you are a climate control whiz or an educator.
How do I get a .ac domain?
If you are interested in getting a .ac domain name, follow these simple steps.
- Choose a name that you would love to use on your website.
- Find out the available domains based on your preferences
- Once you find out the name, save it somewhere.
- You can now register it with a trusted register for a specific time.
Additionally, when registering for a .ac domain, you need to follow specific requirements. For example, it’s crucial to use 3-63 characters. You are not allowed to use special characters like # and @, among others.
IDNs are also not supported in creating a .ac domain. However, you can use numbers from 0-9, letters from a-z. You can use hyphens except in teh first or last characters of a domain name.
The registration length of a .ac domain is between 1-10 years, and the renewal length is 1-10 years. You need to renew your .ac domain name before the date of expiry.
Why use a .ac domain extension?
You should use a .ac domain extension if you are in an academic field as it helps you build a strong presence online.
Besides that, you need to buy this kind of domain name as it is readily available compared to a .edu, .com, and TLDs. It is easier to buy a short or common word domain name in a ccTLD.
Most people in the academic community are using the .ac as a short version of academia. It’s also crucial to protect your identity in the present-day world.
You need to apply the same standards in protecting your identity online and your business as well. You should register for a .ac domain to protect your brand.
What is .ac.uk domain meaning?
If you have been trying to register a .ac domain, you must have also come across the ac. uk domain extension. The .ac.uk domain is assigned to the United Kingdom's research and education community, including universities and other higher-education institutions.
This is an extension that educational institutions in the United Kingdom can use. It was established for schools, colleges, universities, and other academic institutions.
All educational institutions are eligible to register a .ac.uk domain name provided they can prove their association with the United Kingdom.
There is no specific requirement, but some institutions have to prove association with the UK based on their incorporation or registration.
