.ac.tz registration
.ac.tz is a Tanzania-focused namespace commonly associated with academic and educational activity. It is a natural fit for universities, colleges, research groups, learning platforms and projects that want a clear connection to Tanzania’s education community. Registration follows a first-come, first-served allocation model without a special application procedure. A .ac.tz domain label must contain between 3 and 63 characters. Because names are allocated in submission order, checking availability and registering a suitable name promptly can help secure the address you want. Choose a concise label that reflects the institution, programme, publication or educational service behind the website. To transfer an existing .ac.tz domain to host.yt, first remove any transfer protection at the current registrar and obtain the domain’s authorisation code. Submit that code with the transfer request. Completion can take several days, and one year is added to the domain’s expiry date after the transfer is finalised. Changing the registered holder involves authentication by both parties. Validation emails are sent to the current holder and the intended new holder, and each must complete the required confirmation. The request is cancelled if the authentication is not completed within five days. A holder change does not alter the domain’s expiry date.
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Specifications
| Registration | 77.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 77.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 96.99 EUR |
| Restore | 77.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 77.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .ac.tz extension stand for?
The .tz portion connects the domain with Tanzania, while .ac is commonly associated with academic and educational activity. Together, .ac.tz gives universities, colleges, researchers, learning services and related projects a web address that clearly signals both an academic context and a Tanzanian connection.
Who can register a .ac.tz domain?
A .ac.tz domain is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis without a special eligibility process. Individuals or organisations can therefore apply for an available name, although the extension is most naturally suited to academic institutions, education services, research initiatives and learning-focused projects connected with Tanzania.
Are documents or special conditions required to register .ac.tz?
The registration process does not require a special application procedure or a separate documentary review. The chosen label must be available, contain between 3 and 63 characters, and meet the registry’s standard technical requirements. Available names are allocated in the order valid applications are received.
Is .ac.tz a good choice, and what projects suit it?
Yes, when a project needs to communicate an academic or educational identity linked to Tanzania. It works well for universities, colleges, research centres, academic publications, training programmes and education technology services. For unrelated commercial or international projects, a broader extension may communicate the purpose more clearly.
When does .ac.tz make more sense than .com?
ac.tz makes more sense when Tanzanian academic identity is central to the project, because the address immediately signals both place and educational context. .com offers broader commercial familiarity and is usually better for international businesses. Choose .ac.tz for focused institutional relevance and .com for wider commercial positioning.
How quickly is .ac.tz registered, and how long does registration last?
Registration uses a straightforward first-come, first-served process, so an available name can be submitted without additional application stages. Processing time may depend on registry handling. The applicable registration term should be confirmed when placing the order, while the domain label itself must contain between 3 and 63 characters.
How do I transfer a .ac.tz domain to host.yt?
Disable the transfer protection at your current registrar, request the domain’s authorisation code, and provide that code when submitting the transfer to host.yt. The process can take several days. Once completed, one year is added to the existing expiry date, so the remaining registration time is preserved.