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.ac is the country-code top-level domain for Ascension Island, part of the British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. Though officially tied to Ascension Island, it is widely used globally by educational institutions due to its association with the word 'academic'. Registration is open to anyone without geographic restrictions.
open to anyone worldwide, with no residency or local presence requirements
Price range based on 2 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
The .ac domain was delegated in December 1997 to represent Ascension Island. While originally intended for local entities, its use evolved after registrars began promoting it for academic purposes due to its resemblance to 'ac' as an abbreviation for academic. It gained notable attention in 2013 when The Pirate Bay temporarily switched to thepiratebay.ac after a domain seizure.
The .ac TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .ac TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
No restrictions; open to individuals and organizations worldwide
The .ac TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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