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What is the range of characters that the .AC extension can accommodate?
It is possible to register the letters a to z, the numbers 0 to 9 and “-“. However, it is not possible to register domains that begin or end with a hyphen “-“ or have it located in the third and fourth positions.
What is the shortest registration duration permitted for this extension?
The minimum registration term for “.ac” extensions is 1 year.
Which organization oversees the administration of this domain extension?
The organization responsible of this domain extension is “NIC.AC”.
Does .AC support internationalized domain names (IDNs) characters?
The .AC Registry is not currently offering IDN characters.
Do you offer Trustee/Proxy Service for this extension?
No, we don’t offer trustee service, please notice though that for this extension there is no residence requirement.
Does this extension support third level domains?
No, it does not support, you can register only domains with “.ac” extension, it is not supported domains like “.com.ac”.
Is there an official whois server for .AC domains?
Yes, it is whois.nic.ac.
How can one contact the registry managing this extension?
The contact information is:
Sponsoring Organisation
Network Information Center (AC Domain Registry)
c/o Cable and Wireless (Ascension Island)
South Atlantic Ocean
Ascension Island
United Kingdom
Administrative Contact
Internet Manager
Network Information Center (AC Domain Registry) c/o Cable and Wireless (Ascension Island)
South Atlantic Ocean
Ascension Island
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
Fax: +247 6464
Technical Contact
Administrator
ICB Plc.
9 Queens Road
Bournemouth Dorset BH2 6BA
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
Fax: +44 1225 580 550
Are there any specific criteria for registering a .AC domain?
No special requirements are needed to register a “.ac” domain.
What is the least and greatest number of characters permissible?
The minimum is 3 and the maximum is 63.
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