Does HostCry include Free DNS Management with .academy domains?

Yes. Every .academy domain registered or transferred to HostCry includes free DNS management via our client portal. You can create and update A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, and SRV records, configure custom nameservers, or point your .academy domain to Cloudflare, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Shopify, or any hosting server.

How do I transfer my existing .academy domain to HostCry?

To transfer your .academy domain to HostCry, unlock the domain at your current registrar, request the EPP / Authorization Code, and initiate a transfer order on HostCry for $52.40. Once approved, the transfer completes automatically without DNS downtime.

Is a .academy domain good for Google SEO Worldwide?

Yes. Google treats generic top-level domains and modern extensions equally in search rankings, while country-code extensions provide strong geographic signals. Having an exact-match keyword or clean brand name on a .academy domain helps improve click-through rates (CTR) and brand recall Worldwide.

What payment methods can I use to buy a .academy domain Worldwide?

HostCry supports Visa, Mastercard, Amex, International Bank Transfer & Crypto for instant .academy domain checkout in USD. Your domain is registered and activated automatically as soon as payment is confirmed.

.academy Domain Registration Worldwide — Buy .academy for $11.45/yr

Name: .academy Domain Registration Worldwide
Brand: HostCry
SKU: DOMAIN-TLD-ACADEMY-GLOBAL
Price: 11.45 USD
Availability: InStock

Why Register a .academy Domain Worldwide?

Everything you need to know about the .academy namespace, registration rules, and brand impact.

The .academy domain extension is a Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) designed for academy educational programs, academies, and community initiatives. Whether you are launching a new startup Worldwide, protecting your existing company trademark, or building a high-converting landing page, registering a .academy domain gives you a clean, memorable web address where short, exact-match names are still widely available.

At HostCry, you can register your .academy domain Worldwide for $11.45 per 1-year registration term, with transparent renewal pricing at $52.40. Every .academy registration includes full DNS record management (A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, SRV), instant domain forwarding, registrar lock protection against unauthorized transfers, and seamless one-click connection to HostCry Shared, WordPress, or KVM VPS hosting.

From an SEO perspective, Google and major search engines treat .academy domains on equal technical footing with legacy extensions when ranking relevant content, while users Worldwide immediately recognize the relevance of a .academy address in search results and marketing campaigns. You can check live .academy availability instantly using our real-time search engine above and complete checkout using Visa, Mastercard, Amex, International Bank Transfer & Crypto.

.academy Quick Facts (USD)

Extension .academy
TLD Classification gTLD (Education & Org)
Registration Price $11.45 / yr
Renewal Price $52.40 / yr
Transfer Price $52.40
Minimum Term 1 Year
Free Anycast DNS Included

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Who Should Register a .academy Domain?

Four high-impact ways businesses and creators use .academy domains Worldwide.

Primary Brand & Website Address

Launch your main website on yourbrand.academy to secure a short, memorable, exact-match domain name for academy educational programs, academies, and community initiatives.

Defensive Brand & Trademark Protection

Already own the .com? Register the matching .academy extension to prevent competitors or cybersquatters from impersonating your brand.

Targeted Marketing & Product Launches

Create dedicated microsites, ad campaign landing pages, or regional portals on a .academy domain with higher ad click-through rates.

Custom Professional Business Email

Pair your .academy domain with professional email ([email protected]) and full SPF, DKIM, and DMARC authentication.

.academy Registry Specifications & Technical Policy

Technical requirements, character length limits, and DNS capabilities for .academy domains.

Extension Type

gTLD (.academy)

Registration Period

1 – 10 Years

Domain Name Length

2 – 63 Characters

Free DNS Management

Included (A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT)

WHOIS Privacy Protection

Supported / GDPR Redacted

Domain Theft Lock

Registrar Lock Included Free

DNSSEC & HTTPS Policy

DNSSEC Supported

IDN (International Characters)

Supported (Punycode / IDN)

.academy Multi-Year Cost Breakdown (USD)

Lock in your .academy domain for multiple years to protect your brand and avoid annual renewal reminders.

Term Length	Total Cost (USD)	Effective / Year
1 Year Standard 1-year initial registration	$11.45	$11.45/yr
2 Years 1st year registration + 1 year renewal	$63.85	$31.93/yr
3 Years Recommended for startups & growing brands	$116.25	$38.75/yr
5 Years 5-year multi-year lock & SEO stability	$221.05	$44.21/yr
10 Years Maximum 10-year registration period	$483.05	$48.31/yr

Compare .academy vs Popular & Peer Extensions

Side-by-side registration and renewal pricing in USD.

Extension	Category	Register	Renew
.academy Viewing	Education & Org	$11.45 / yr	$52.40 / yr
.com	Popular	$12.63 / yr	$16.24 / yr
.net	Popular	$16.61 / yr	$16.61 / yr
.org	Popular	$13.35 / yr	$16.24 / yr
.care	Education & Org	$14.03 / yr	$47.44 / yr
.charity	Education & Org	$10.41 / yr	$26.87 / yr
.christmas	Education & Org	$5.24 / yr	$37.39 / yr
.church	Education & Org	$11.45 / yr	$62.34 / yr

Frequently Asked Questions About .academy Domains

Everything you need to know about registering, renewing, and managing a .academy domain Worldwide.

You can register a .academy domain Worldwide with HostCry for $11.45 for 1 year. The standard renewal price is $52.40 per 1 year, and transferring an existing .academy domain to HostCry costs $52.40 (which includes a renewal extension). All prices are displayed transparently in USD.

The .academy domain extension is a Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) widely used by academy educational programs, academies, and community initiatives. Because it is memorable and industry-relevant, businesses and individuals register .academy domains for primary websites, product launches, custom email addresses, and defensive brand protection.

Most .academy domain registrations are open to businesses, organizations, and individuals worldwide on a first-come, first-served basis with no local company incorporation required. Your domain name can be between 2 and 63 characters using letters, numbers, and hyphens.