How much does a .ac domain cost?

At Upflare a .ac domain costs €46.99 for the first year and renews at €46.99/year; transferring one in costs €46.99. Prices exclude VAT.

Ascension Island · .ac

Register a .ac domain — Ascension Island's domain extension

.ac is the official country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Ascension Island. It tells visitors your website is rooted in Ascension Island and builds instant local trust.

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Term: 1–10 years
Eligibility: Open to all
DNSSEC: Yes
WHOIS privacy: Yes

.ac registration rules

What you need to know before registering, transferring or renewing a .ac domain.

Registration

Registration term: 1–10 years
Renewal term: 1–10 years
Internationalised names (IDN): Danish, German, Hungarian, Icelandic, Korean, Latvian…
Name length: Up to 63 characters: letters, numbers and hyphens (registry minimums may apply)

Requirements

Restrictions: None — open to everyone
Extra registrant data: Not required
Local presence / trustee service: Not offered

Transfer & ownership

Transfer to Upflare: Supported
Transfer method: Auth (EPP) code from your current registrar

Renewal & expiry

Restore after expiry: Possible for up to 44 days — a late fee may apply
Registry quarantine: 28 days — restore fee applies

Technical

Registry: Internet Computer Bureau Limited
Type: Country-code top-level domain (ccTLD)
In use since: 1997
DNSSEC: Supported
WHOIS privacy: Available
Lookup protocol: WHOIS

Information verified on 17 Oct 2026. Sources: IANA root zone database. Registry rules can change — our support team confirms the details for your order.

Why choose a .ac domain?

Signal a clear local presence in Ascension Island.

Build trust with customers in Ascension Island who prefer a local address.

Strengthen local SEO for searches tied to Ascension Island.

Protect your brand by securing its .ac version.

Who .ac is for

Businesses, shops, institutions and creators targeting the Ascension Island market.

How to register a .ac domain

1Search for your name above and add the .ac domain to your cart.
2Fill in your contact details — they must be accurate and up to date.
3Complete your payment securely.
4Manage DNS, connect hosting or email from your Upflare dashboard once the domain is active.

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.ac domain FAQs

.ac domains can be registered for 1–10 years at a time, and renewed before they expire.

Yes. .ac has no special eligibility rules.

Unlock the domain at your current registrar, request its auth (EPP) code and start the transfer on our transfer page.

Yes — WHOIS privacy is allowed for .ac, so your personal contact details aren't published.

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