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Education domain extension

Your Learning Brand, With a Clear Academic Identity.

.academy is a global generic top-level domain created for education, training and knowledge-sharing. A .academy domain such as yourschool.academy places your chosen name immediately before the extension and signals a connection to learning, courses or professional development.

  • Education signal. The address immediately communicates learning, training or academic purpose.
  • Open registration. Available to anyone — individuals, schools, online course creators and training companies worldwide.
  • Clear purpose. Suitable for academies, tutors, e-learning platforms, research groups and professional development brands.
Your institution, brought to life with a .academy domain yourschool.academy above an illustrative website with layered scenery and a [email protected] email card. One name for a website, email, portal and learning hub. yourschool.academy Your name. Your learning identity. YOUR SCHOOL AboutCoursesPortalContact An academicbeginning. Trusted identity for education,training and online learning. Discover more hello@yourschool.academy Website Email Portal Courses
The name identifies your learning brand; .academy is the education domain extension that follows it.

Current prices

.academy Domain Pricing

Start with the right name. See registration, renewal and transfer prices together, before you decide.

Your New Beginning

Make It Yours

TSh 34,294 / first year

An education address for your school, course or training brand.

Search .academy domains
Renew

Keep Your Name

TSh 156,806 / year

The current price to keep an existing .academy domain registered.

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Transfer

Bring Your Domain

TSh 130,936 / transfer

Move the registrar management of an eligible .academy domain.

Transfer a .academy domain

Price note: prices are loaded from the Truehost catalogue. Taxes, premium names and checkout conditions can change the final total.

Find Your Fit

.academy, .education or .com?

One name. Three different first impressions. Compare the audience and the cost before you choose.

Domain comparison and current Truehost prices
The Right Ending
for Your Name
.academyEducation.educationLearning.comInternational
Best ForSchools, courses
& training brands
Education platforms
& learning sites
Brands serving
several regions
The ImpressionA focused academic identityA clear learning addressA global presence
First YearTSh 34,294TSh 61,828TSh 20,150
Renewal / YearTSh 156,806TSh 116,246TSh 30,888

Made for Learning Brands

A .academy Domain for Your Education Work

For the school, course creator or training centre that needs a clear learning address.

Find Your .academy

Your Institution

Let Your Name Lead

A memorable address that keeps the focus on your school, academy or training brand.

Your Course Portal

Make It Easy to Share

A concise name for online courses, learning platforms and student portals.

Your Faculty

Give Your Work a Home

Show programmes, tutors and resources under a trusted education address.

Your Existing Brand

Keep Your Name Together

Add the matching .academy to protect and extend your learning identity.

Domain management

.academy Domain Management, Made Simple

Manage your .academy registration from the Truehost account and connect the domain to compatible website, email and DNS services.

DNS management

Add and update the records used by your website, email and verification services.

Nameserver control

Point the domain to a compatible external DNS or hosting provider.

Renewal management

See the expiry date and renew the domain from your account.

Behind the Extension

.academy Domain Facts

A global education-focused generic top-level domain operated by Identity Digital.

Identity Digital
Registry operator
Binky Moon, LLC (Identity Digital)
Education
Intended use
Schools, courses, training & learning brands
Open
Registration policy
No eligibility restrictions

.academy Registry and Registration Specifications

Find the details you need. Open a chapter to explore the full specifications.

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Registry IdentityThe extension, operator and category
Registry Identity: .academy registry and registration specifications
PropertyCurrent .academy specification
Registration sold hereSecond-level name under .academy, for example yourschool.academy
Registration levelSecond level under the .academy generic top-level domain
Parent namespace.academy (gTLD)
Registry operatorIdentity Digital (Binky Moon, LLC)
Category purposeEducation, training, online learning and knowledge brands
Registration RulesEligibility, name format and registration terms
Registration Rules: .academy registry and registration specifications
PropertyCurrent .academy specification
Who can registerAnyone worldwide — individuals, businesses and organisations. No accreditation or local presence required
Allocation methodFirst come, first served when the requested name is available
Registration term1–10 years; available term confirmed during checkout
Allowed charactersUnaccented letters a–z, digits 0–9 and hyphens (not leading or trailing)
Case sensitivityNone. Uppercase and lowercase versions are treated as the same domain
Matching extensionsNot included. .academy and other endings must each be registered separately
DNS & Registry ServicesNameservers, DNSSEC and public registration data
DNS & Registry Services: .academy registry and registration specifications
PropertyCurrent .academy specification
DNSSECSupported when the DNS provider supplies compatible signing and DS records
NameserversMultiple nameservers can be recorded
Public registration dataSubject to Identity Digital policies; WHOIS privacy supported
Domain lookupAvailable through WHOIS / RDAP services and accredited registrars
Lifecycle & ProtectionRenewal, recovery and domain disputes
Lifecycle & Protection: .academy registry and registration specifications
PropertyCurrent .academy specification
Expiry recoveryGrace and recovery windows follow Identity Digital rules; exact periods confirmed by the registrar
Domain disputesHandled under the Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP)

Domain lifecycle

What Happens If .academy Expires?

Renew before expiry whenever possible. Exact grace and redemption windows are confirmed by Identity Digital and your registrar.

01Resolving

Active

The domain and connected services can operate normally. Keep contact and billing details current.

02Action due

Renewal Due

Renew at TSh 156,806 before expiry to avoid disruption.

03Grace period

Expired

The domain may still be renewable at the standard price for a limited period after expiry.

04Redemption

Recovery window

Recovery may involve additional fees. Contact support before the name is released.

05Released

Available again

Once released, the name may become available for registration by others.

Compare the available durations

Plan the Registration Beyond Year One

A longer registration can reduce the number of renewal transactions while you build. The table uses priced catalogue terms rather than multiplying an introductory offer. Any saving is measured against today’s annual-registration-and-renewal path, not a guaranteed future rate.

Current catalogue prices. Savings compare the total with one year of registration plus annual renewals at today’s rates. Future renewal rates may change. Only available priced terms are listed.
.academy: registration TSh 34,294 (researched ≈ $19.13); renewal TSh 156,806 (researched ≈ $60.31) per year.
Term Total Price Savings vs Annual Renewal Action
1 year ≈ $19.13 No saving Search domains
2 years ≈ $79.44 No saving Search domains
3 years ≈ $139.75 No saving Search domains
4 years ≈ $200.06 No saving Search domains
5 years ≈ $260.37 No saving Search domains

Select your term in checkout. Domain availability, applicable promotions, premium-name pricing and taxes are confirmed there. Estimates use Truehost catalogue research (registration ≈ $19.13 + renewal ≈ $60.31 per additional year). Live prices are loaded by the shortcodes and may differ slightly at checkout.

Existing domains

Already Have a .academy Domain?

A transfer changes the registrar managing an existing .academy domain. It does not require a new name or a website rebuild.

Transfer — TSh 130,936
  1. 01

    Check the registration

    Confirm the domain is eligible to move and you can access its registrar account.

  2. 02

    Submit the transfer

    Enter the existing .academy name in the Truehost transfer order.

  3. 03

    Complete registry steps

    Follow the instructions from the current registrar, Truehost and Identity Digital.

Frequently asked questions

.academy Domain FAQs

Answers about .academy domain registration, pricing, eligibility, DNS, transfers and expiry.

What is a .academy domain?

A .academy domain is a second-level name such as yourname.academy under the global .academy generic top-level domain. It is intended for education, training, online courses and learning-focused brands.

How much does a .academy domain cost?

The current Truehost prices shown on this page are TSh 34,294 to register, TSh 156,806 to renew and TSh 130,936 to transfer. Checkout confirms the final amount. Researched catalogue figures are approximately $19.13 (registration) and $60.31 (renewal).

Who can register a .academy domain?

Anyone. There are no eligibility restrictions, accreditation requirements or local-presence rules. Individuals, schools, course creators and training companies worldwide can register.

Should I choose .academy or .education?

Choose .academy when you want a strong academic or training signal. Choose .education for a broader learning or educational platform feel. Each ending is registered separately.

Can I use .academy for email?

Yes. Connect the domain to a compatible email service and create addresses such as [email protected].

Can I host the website with another provider?

Yes. Point the domain to the nameservers or DNS records supplied by the compatible hosting provider.

How long can I register a .academy domain?

Available terms are shown during checkout (commonly 1–10 years). Multi-year options may be offered depending on current catalogue settings.

Which characters can I use in a .academy name?

Use unaccented letters, numbers and internal hyphens. Spaces, underscores, other punctuation and a hyphen at either end are not accepted.

Does registering .academy include other extensions?

No. The .academy name is a separate registration. Search matching .education, .com or other endings if brand protection matters.

Who manages .academy domains?

Identity Digital (Binky Moon, LLC) operates the .academy namespace. Truehost provides the search, registration, billing, account management and customer support used on this page.

What happens when a .academy domain expires?

Grace and recovery periods follow Identity Digital rules. Renew early. Exact windows and any recovery fees are confirmed by the registry and your registrar.

Is DNSSEC supported?

Yes. DNSSEC is supported when your DNS provider supplies compatible signing and DS records.

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