.ac.rw
Registry: Rwanda Internet Community and Technology Alliance (RICTA) Ltd
Registration
| Registration period | 1 to 10 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 1 to 10 years |
| Name length | 3 to 63 characters |
| Accented characters (IDN) | No |
| Who may register? | Anyone |
| Registration terms | Terms of Rwanda Internet Community and Technology Alliance (RICTA) Ltd ↗ |
Transfer
| Transfer code | From the provider |
|---|---|
| Expiry date after transfer | Expiry date stays the same |
| Transfer lock | Yes, must be off before you transfer |
| Holder change | Possible |
Renewal and expiry
| Renewal grace after expiry | — |
|---|---|
| Quarantine or redemption period | 15 days, recovery at extra cost |
DNS technology
| DNSSEC | Yes, up to 8 keys |
|---|---|
| Number of nameservers | 2 to 5 |
| Nameserver check in advance | No |
Registry
| Name | Rwanda Internet Community and Technology Alliance (RICTA) Ltd |
|---|---|
| Website | www.ricta.org.rw |
| WHOIS server | whois.ricta.org.rw |
Frequently asked questions about .ac.rw
What are the registration terms for .ac.rw?
Anyone can register a .ac.rw domain name, individual or business, wherever you live.
The registration terms of the registry, Rwanda Internet Community and Technology Alliance (RICTA) Ltd, also apply. By registering, you agree to them.
For how long do I register a .ac.rw domain name?
You register a .ac.rw domain name for 1 to 10 years.
After that you renew per 1 to 10 years. With "Auto-renewal" on the domain page you decide whether this happens automatically.
How do I transfer a .ac.rw domain name to Knippin?
You need a transfer code. You get it from your current provider.
Is there a transfer lock on the domain name? Have your current provider remove it first.
After the transfer: expiry date stays the same.
How do I request the transfer code for my .ac.rw domain name?
On the domain page, click "Request transfer code". The code is shown once on screen. Copy it and give it to your new provider.
Can I change the holder of a .ac.rw domain name?
On the domain page, click "Change holder" and enter the details of the new holder.
What happens when my .ac.rw domain name expires?
After the expiry date it goes into quarantine for 15 days. During that period only the last holder can restore it, at an extra cost.
Once that period has also passed, the domain name becomes free and anyone can register it.
Which characters can I use in a .ac.rw domain name?
The name before .ac.rw may be 3 to 63 characters long: letters, digits and hyphens, not starting or ending with a hyphen.
Accented characters such as é or ü (IDN) are not allowed.
Does .ac.rw support DNSSEC?
Yes. DNSSEC protects your domain against forged DNS answers. Want to enable it? Create a ticket and we will arrange it with the registry.