Expired .ACADEMY Domains

What is a .academy Domain Name?

A .academy Domain Name is a new top-level domain (TLD) for websites related to education, learning, and training.

Who can use a .academy domain name?

Anyone who has an interest in education or learning can use the .academy Domain Name extension. This includes school teachers and students, college professors and students, adult learners, homeschooling parents and organizations related to education.

A .academy domain can also be used by students and teachers in higher education, as well as by academic departments and study-related associations.

Academy consultants, testing companies and even educational travel agencies can use a .academy domain name.

Who regulates .academy Domain Name?

The .academy Registry is operated by Donuts Inc. under an ICANN agreement. The registry uses Educational Public Interest Inc. as the Sponsoring Organization of the .academy TLD, which means they oversee compliance and marketing rules for .academy domain names.

The registry also adheres to the policies set forth by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN).

Tips to choose ideal .academy Domain Name:

The right domain name establishes your place on the web, so make sure you consider all possible choices before buying. From keywords like 'education' or 'online college courses' to a misspelling of a popular competitor, there are a lot of factors to consider.

A good .academy Domain Name is short, memorable, and easy to spell. Consider using your surname, initials, or the name of your organization in your .academy Domain Name.

If you are thinking about registering a premium .academy domain name consider whether it will be more beneficial to get the word(s) closer to the beginning of the domain name or at the end. Registering vocational terms at the beginning of a .academy Domain Name can be more effective since it is closer to the beginning of a user's query.

What's the Difference Between .com and .academy domain name?

As a new TLD, .academy has many restrictions that restrict who can register domain names with it. For example, only accredited schools and educational institutions in certain countries can register .academy domain names.

Anyone who wants to use the extension must be approved by Educational Public Interest Inc., which is what controls the Registry of .academy domains, but this does not include individuals who are simply looking for a way to make their home page look more professional or interesting.

What do you need to register a .academy domain?

As with all new TLDs, there are also very strict requirements that must be met if an individual or business is looking to register .academy domains. These include the need to have a physical address in one of the countries where this extension can be used.

The registration process will also require proof of an organization's existence and authentication by Educational Public Interest Inc., which must be a .academy licensee.

How much does .academy domain cost?

The registry operator of the .academy TLD, Educational Public Interest Inc., has established pricing guidelines that follow ICANN's recommendations. As such, there is no wholesale registrar price for new registrations and renewal prices will vary depending on the registrar.

For example, some new registrations may cost $45 USD per year, while others can run as high as $100 USD for initial registration and renewal.