Web Solutions .AC.RW Domain Registration

How to register domains in Rwanda? .AC.RW

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.AC.RW regulations summary:

No restrictions.

Annual domain fee: USD 386.00

DNS Service/Web forwarding is included, free of charge.

.AC.RW full regulations:

The .ac.rw extension is officially reserved for educational and academic entities like universities, colleges, and schools.
Direct local presence or a local administrative contact is not strictly mandated by the registry, though standard identifying documents may be requested.

Frequently Asked Questions for .AC.RW domain names and Rwanda
Is local company in Rwanda required?
NO
No local company is required to register a .ac.rw domain, but as it is for Lower, middle, and Higher Education Institutions, supporting documents from either HEC, NESA, MINEDUC, or Rwanda TVET Board are required.
Is local admin contact in Rwanda required?
NO
No local admin is required.
Are trademarks usable in Rwanda?
NO
The .ac.rw extension is officially reserved for educational and academic entities like universities, colleges, and schools.
Is Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) available?
NO
It is not possible to register .AC.RW IDN domain names with non-ASCII characters.
Are generic domains allowed for .AC.RW?
NO
Generic .ac.rw domains are restricted and typically not allowed for general or non-academic use, as .ac.rw is specifically designated for academic and educational institutions in Rwanda.
How much time does it take to register .AC.RW domain name?
30 day/s
Usually, it takes 30 day/s to register a .AC.RW domain name in Rwanda. We will file the application as soon as possible. However, we cannot provide guarantees as we have no influence on the speed of the Rwandan domain authority once the application has been filed.
What is the minimum of characters allowed for .AC.RW domains?
2
It is not possible to apply for .AC.RW domain names with less than 2 characters.
What is the maximum of characters allowed for .AC.RW domains?
63
It is not possible to apply for .AC.RW domain names with more than 63 characters.
Can I register more than one Rwandan domain name?
YES, unlimited
Multiple .ac.rw domains are allowed for a single eligible entity or institution as long as each domain name is available and registered properly.
Are there other domain extensions related to Rwanda?
YES

Yes, there are more Rwandan extensions available at Web Solutions. Some of them might not require local presence and may be unrestricted. Please check the available extensions for Rwanda below:

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