Questions before you register or transfer a .SCHOOL?
Answers about registry operation, open registration, education use, student privacy, premium names, transfers, DNS security, and portfolio management.
What is a .SCHOOL domain best used for?
.SCHOOL suits primary and secondary schools, tutoring services, training providers, course platforms, teacher projects, parent resources, alumni groups, and education events.
Who operates the .SCHOOL registry?
IANA lists Binky Moon, LLC, part of the Identity Digital registry group, as the sponsoring organization for .SCHOOL.
Do I need to be an accredited school to register .SCHOOL?
The extension is generally open and is not limited only to accredited institutions. The website should still describe its status accurately and avoid implying accreditation, government recognition, or qualifications that it does not hold.
Can a tutor or online course platform use .SCHOOL?
Yes. A tutor, training company, learning platform, workshop provider, or education publisher can use an available .SCHOOL name when it clearly fits the service.
How should a .SCHOOL website handle student information?
Limit the publication of personal data, especially information about minors. Use secure logins for private records, obtain appropriate permissions, and follow applicable privacy and education rules.
Can .SCHOOL domains have premium pricing?
Yes. Selected short, geographic, subject-based, or high-demand names may have premium registration and renewal prices.
Can I transfer a .SCHOOL domain to NiceNIC?
Yes, when eligible. Unlock the domain, obtain its Auth or EPP code, confirm that no transfer restriction applies, and use the NiceNIC transfer page.
What DNS and security steps are useful for a school website?
Use reliable nameservers, HTTPS, strong account security, tested email records, and backups. Keep DNSSEC DS and DNSKEY records synchronized when DNSSEC is enabled.
Can an education group manage multiple .SCHOOL domains through NiceNIC?
Yes. Schools, training networks, agencies, and platforms can use bulk workflows or the NiceNIC reseller API for branches, campaigns, transfers, renewals, and DNS operations.