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Ascension Island
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About .ac
.ac is the ccTLD for Ascension Island, a British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic. It is also widely used globally by academic institutions due to its 'academic' association.
Intended Use
Ascension Island websites and academic institutions
Registration Restrictions
Open registration — no restrictions
Quick Facts
- DNSSEC
- Supported
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is .ac used for?
.ac is the ccTLD for Ascension Island, a British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic. It is also widely used globally by academic institutions due to its 'academic' association.
Who can register a .ac domain?
Open registration — no restrictions
Who manages the .ac top-level domain?
The .ac TLD is managed under the oversight of ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers).