.academy
A .academy domain is a generic top-level domain run by Binky Moon, LLC. It is a newer extension, and it is open to anyone who wants a web address with the word academy at the end. Schools, universities, tutors, students and recruiters are the people it suits most, and music venues with the matching word in their name can also use it.
The registry supports DNSSEC, so your domain can be signed to help protect visitors from forged DNS answers. Registrations run for 1 to 10 years, and names can be between 1 and 63 characters long. Internationalised names are allowed, so you can use characters from other scripts where they are supported.
A .academy domain is a good choice if you want a clear, relevant address and you are happy to register early while availability is still wide. Before you register, check that your contact details are accurate, because you must keep them current. Also check the 1 to 10 year term and the transfer steps if you plan to move the domain later.
Registration is open to anyone worldwide.
- Any individual or organisation may register a .academy domain.
- Your contact details must be accurate.
- You must keep your contact details current while you hold the name.
Renew before the expiry date to keep your name.
- There is a 40 day grace period after expiry in which you can still renew your domain.
- There is no separate redemption period for this extension.
- Renewals are made in 1 year increments.
- If the name is not renewed, it is released afterwards.
To move an existing .academy domain to Domain Central from another provider, you need the authorisation code and an unlocked domain.
- Get the authorisation (EPP) code from your current registrar.
- Unlock the domain before you start the transfer.
- A domain cannot be transferred within 60 days of registration or of a previous transfer.
- Transfers usually take 5 to 7 days, and a successful transfer adds one year to the registration term.
You can change the registrant through your registrar.
- The change is made through the registrar, not the registry directly.
- A change of registrant does not change the expiry date.
- The registration term does not change when the owner changes.
Binky Moon, LLC, c/o Identity Digital Inc., 10500 NE 8th Street, Suite 750, Bellevue, WA 98004, United States of America (the)