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About .edu
The .edu TLD is one of the original sponsored domains, restricted exclusively to accredited post-secondary educational institutions in the United States. It is recognized globally as the gold standard for university and college web presence.
Intended Use
Accredited US colleges, universities, and educational institutions
Registration Restrictions
Restricted to accredited US post-secondary educational institutions only
Quick Facts
- DNSSEC
- Supported
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is .edu used for?
The .edu TLD is one of the original sponsored domains, restricted exclusively to accredited post-secondary educational institutions in the United States. It is recognized globally as the gold standard for university and college web presence.
Who can register a .edu domain?
Restricted to accredited US post-secondary educational institutions only
Who manages the .edu top-level domain?
The .edu TLD is managed under the oversight of ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers).