Domain Name Examples
- cheesemaking.ac.nz
- astronomyclub.ac.nz
- sustainablefarming.ac.nz
- innovativeedtech.ac.nz
Potential Uses for this TLD
- .ac.nz can be used for academic institutions in New Zealand
- research organisations
- educational resources or platforms
- and student or faculty personal pages associated with New Zealand universities.
TLD Restrictions
.ac.nz Domain Registration Restrictions and Eligibility Requirements
The .ac.nz top-level domain is specifically designated for use by academic institutions and related organisations in New Zealand. The following eligibility requirements and restrictions apply:
- Eligibility: The registrant must be a university, tertiary education institution, or other academic entities that are recognised by the New Zealand government.
- Residency Requirement: There are no explicit residency requirements, but the institution must be located in New Zealand and operate within the academic sector.
- Industry-Specific Usage: The domain is restricted to educational purposes and should not be used for commercial activities unrelated to the institution's academic mission.
- Registration Conditions: Each application for a .ac.nz domain must demonstrate that the applicant meets the required academic credentials and affiliation to an accredited institution.
In summary, registration for the .ac.nz domain is limited to recognised academic institutions in New Zealand, ensuring that it is used primarily for educational purposes.
Hipposerve TLD Pricing
Registration
£12.99
Transfer
£12.99
Renewal
£16.99
Technical Information
Characters Allowed
number of characters allowed: 3 to 63
IDN Compatibility
IDN character compatibility: Yes
Registration Period
registration periods: 1 to 10 years
DNSSEC Compatibility
DNSSEC compatibility: Yes
Renewal Period
renewal periods: 1 to 10 years
Registration Delay
registration delay: Immediate
Transfer Time
time taken to transfer: 5 to 7 days
Transfer Lock
transfer lock time: 60 days.
Note: The information provided on this page was accurate at the time of the last update. However, TLD information is subject to change by the relevant domain naming authorities at any time. Hipposerve cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies that may arise due to such changes.
