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About the .academy domain
A quick overview to help you choose and register a .academy domain
What is a .academy domain?
.academy is a generic top-level domain for education, training, and academic content. It’s open to anyone to register, with no special eligibility rules, so it suits schools, courses, and learning-focused projects.
Who is a .academy domain for?
An .academy domain works well for schools, training providers, online courses, tutoring services, and learning communities that want a clear, education-focused web address for teaching, enrollment, and trust.
Why choose a .academy domain?
An .academy domain gives your site a clear, professional identity that signals structure and expertise at a glance. It can improve recognition, support memorable branding, and work well across websites, email, and marketing as you grow.
Domain information for .academy
TLD
.academy
TLD type
gTLD
Minimum registration period
1 year
Maximum registration period
1 year
Domain privacy protection
Free
RegistrarLock
IDN Domains
DNSSEC
ICANN fee
CAN$ 0.29
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.academy domain FAQs
What does a .academy domain mean?
.academy is commonly used by schools, training programs, and learning communities. It suggests education, skill-building, or membership in an academy-style organization.
Is a .academy domain trusted?
Yes. .academy is a real, delegated top-level domain with an official registry. It works in browsers, email systems, and search engines like other valid domain extensions.
Is a .academy a good domain?
Yes, if your site is connected to teaching, courses, or professional development. Search engines treat it the same as other extensions, so content and relevance matter more than the ending.
Should I choose a .academy domain or .com domain?
Choose .academy if you want a name that clearly signals education or training. Choose .com if you want the broadest familiar option or need the best chance of matching an existing brand name.
Who can register a .academy domain?
.academy is open to anyone. There is no requirement to be a school, teacher, or accredited institution.
Are there restrictions on .academy domains?
Yes, standard domain rules apply. The name must be available, use allowed characters, and cannot match reserved or protected names set by the registry.
How much does a .academy domain cost?
At Hostinger, a .academy domain costs CAN$ 18.19 for the first year. After that, the renewal fee is CAN$ 75.39/year.
As Hostinger is an ICANN-accredited registrar, your domain is managed securely. Auto-renewal helps prevent expiration, and 24/7 support is available. You can also transfer your domain to Hostinger at any time.