.ac.rw registration
.ac.rw is a Rwanda-focused namespace that naturally suits universities, colleges, research bodies, training providers, and other academic projects. Registration is open without a special application procedure, and available names are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Each label must contain between 3 and 63 characters. A .ac.rw address can give an education or research service a clear local context while keeping its purpose visible in the domain itself. It works well for institutional websites, course platforms, academic departments, laboratories, conferences, and knowledge-sharing initiatives connected with Rwanda. Before ordering through host.yt, check that your preferred name is available and meets the permitted label length. To transfer an existing .ac.rw domain to host.yt, first remove any transfer lock or other transfer protection at the current registrar. Then request the domain’s authorization code and provide it during the transfer order. Registry processing can take several days. When the transfer is completed, one year is added to the domain’s current expiry date. After registration or transfer, the domain can be managed through host.yt for routine tasks such as contact updates, DNS changes, DNSSEC settings, renewal, restoration, registrar locking, web or mail forwarding, and owner changes. If the registrant must be changed, contact host.yt for the appropriate holder-change procedure.
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Specifications
| Registration | 223.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 223.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 194.99 EUR |
| Restore | 223.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 223.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .ac.rw extension stand for?
ac.rw combines “ac,” commonly associated with academic activity, with Rwanda’s .rw country-code namespace. It is therefore a clear fit for institutions and projects that want to communicate an educational or research purpose together with a visible connection to Rwanda.
Who can register a .ac.rw domain?
ac.rw registration is open and does not involve a special application procedure. Individuals, organizations, and institutions may apply for an available name, which is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The chosen label must be between 3 and 63 characters long.
Are there restrictions or required documents for registering .ac.rw?
No separate registry application or special document process is required for registration. You must provide the registrant and contact information requested during the order. The domain label itself must contain at least 3 and no more than 63 characters.
Is .ac.rw a good choice, and what projects does it suit?
ac.rw is a good choice for a Rwanda-connected university, college, research group, learning platform, academic event, or training initiative. It makes the project’s educational context visible before a visitor opens the site, while the .rw ending provides a clear national association.
When does .ac.rw make more sense than .com?
ac.rw makes more sense when academic identity and a connection to Rwanda are central to the project. .com is more familiar internationally and is less sector-specific, but it does not communicate the same local academic focus. Choose clarity of purpose with .ac.rw and broader neutrality with .com.
How long does .ac.rw registration take, and how long does it last?
Registration starts with an availability check and is handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Once the registry completes the request, host.yt displays the domain’s confirmed expiry date. Use that date as the end of the current term and renew before it to keep the domain active.
How do I transfer a .ac.rw domain to host.yt?
Disable transfer protection at your current registrar and request the domain’s authorization code. Submit that code with your transfer order at host.yt. The process may take several days. After the transfer is finalized, one year is added to the domain’s existing expiry date.