.ac.nz registration
.ac.nz is associated with New Zealand’s academic and tertiary education community. It suits universities, colleges, research groups, educational services and projects that want a clear connection with learning in New Zealand. Registration is open and names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no special application procedure or document-verification stage for registering a .ac.nz domain. The requested name must be available, and each label may contain between 1 and 63 characters. New Zealand Māori vowels with macrons are supported: ā, ē, ī, ō and ū. To transfer an existing .ac.nz domain to host.yt, first disable any transfer protection applied by the current registrar and obtain the domain’s authorisation code. Submit that code with the transfer request. Completion may take several days, and one year is added to the domain’s existing expiry date when the transfer is finalised. A change of domain holder uses a separate authentication process. Confirmation emails are sent to both the current holder and the proposed new holder, and both parties must complete the required validation. If authentication is not completed within five days, the request is cancelled. Changing the holder does not alter the domain’s expiry date.
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Specifications
| Registration | 16.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 16.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 16.99 EUR |
| Restore | 16.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 16.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does .ac.nz stand for?
The “ac” in .ac.nz is commonly associated with academic activity, while “nz” identifies New Zealand’s domain space. The extension gives universities, colleges, researchers, educational services and related projects a domain name that signals an academic focus and a connection with New Zealand.
Who can register a .ac.nz domain?
ac.nz registration is open and does not involve a special eligibility procedure. Names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so registration depends on the requested domain being available and the submitted registration details being accepted.
Are documents or special registration requirements needed for .ac.nz?
No special documentary application is required for a standard .ac.nz registration. The domain must be available, and each label must contain between 1 and 63 characters. The extension also supports the Māori vowels ā, ē, ī, ō and ū.
Is .ac.nz a good choice, and what projects suit it?
ac.nz is a focused choice for universities, colleges, research initiatives, academic communities, educational services and learning projects connected with New Zealand. Its value comes from communicating academic context immediately, although registration itself is not limited to a verified class of educational institutions.
When does .ac.nz make more sense than .com?
ac.nz makes more sense when a project’s New Zealand and academic identity should be visible in the address itself. A .com domain offers broader international familiarity and a commercial tone, while .ac.nz provides clearer educational positioning but may be less immediately familiar outside New Zealand.
How quickly is .ac.nz registered, and how long does it last?
There is no special application or document-review procedure, so an available name can proceed through the normal registration process once the order is submitted. The domain remains active for its purchased registration term and must be renewed before expiry to remain registered.
How do I transfer a .ac.nz domain to host.yt?
Disable transfer protection at your current registrar, obtain the domain’s authorisation code and submit it to host.yt with the transfer request. The process may take several days. After completion, one year is added to the domain’s existing expiry date.