.ac TLD
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.
Basic Information
TLD:
.ac
Name:
.AC
Type:
gTLD
Status:
Active
Registry & Operations
Registry Operator:
NIC.AC (Ascension Island Network Information Centre)
Pricing Information
Currency:
USD
Registration Features
IDN Support:
No
Public Registration:
✓ Available
Server Information
WHOIS Server:
whois.nic.ac
IANA Link:
https://www.iana.org/domains/root/db/ac.html
Registration Requirements
No specific restrictions; open to global registration.
Restrictions
No specific restrictions; open to global registration.
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Last Updated
Jan 14, 2026