.akdn is not open for registration by the public.
Brand TLD
.AKDN domain
.AKDN domain
explained.
Quick answer
.akdn is a brand TLD run by Aga Khan Foundation. It is not open for public registration, so you cannot buy a .akdn name from any registrar. The .akdn extension stands for Aga Khan Development Network and is held by the Aga Khan Foundation for its own agencies. If you like the word, pick an open extension such as .com, .pk or .co instead.
1 yrMIN TERM
0 daysTRANSFER LOCK
YesAUTH CODE
YesWHOIS PRIVACY
TypeBrand TLD
RegistryAga Khan Foundation
RegionWorldwide
Best forNot available for public registration
Term1 to 10 years
Transfer timeNot applicable
DNSSECSupported
Dispute policyUDRP
01 / Overview
What is .akdn?
The .akdn extension stands for Aga Khan Development Network and is held by the Aga Khan Foundation for its own agencies. A quick fact: AKDN agencies such as the Aga Khan University in Karachi are well known in Pakistan, and this extension is used inside that network.
This extension is not available for public registration. Reserved for the brand owner. It is not open to the public. We keep this page so you can see what .akdn is and choose a similar extension that is open.
You cannot buy this one, but an NGO in Chitral or Hunza can register an open extension such as .ngo or .org. That is the kind of use .akdn is built for.
You can register .akdn for 1 to 10 years at a time. Renew before the expiry date to keep your website and email running. Late renewal rules depend on the registry, so do not wait for the last day.
02 / Requirements checklist
What you need to register .akdn
!Public registrationNot available
✓AlternativeChoose an open extension such as .com or .pk
03 / Rules and lifecycleRegistration, renewal and
Full .AKDN policy terms →Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .akdn
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
DNSSEC is supported for .akdn. You can add DS records from your DNS panel once your DNS provider signs the zone.
Public WHOIS and RDAP output for .akdn is redacted for most personal data. Registration data still has to be accurate, and the registry can ask for it.
06 / Compare
.akdn vs the usual suspects
Did you know
AKDN agencies such as the Aga Khan University in Karachi are well known in Pakistan, and this extension is used inside that network.
08 / FAQ.akdn questions,
.akdn questions,
answered simply.
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Ask a questionCan I buy a .akdn domain?
No. Reserved for the brand owner. It is not open to the public. You can pick an open extension with a similar meaning instead, such as .com, .pk or .co.
Who owns .akdn?
Aga Khan Foundation operates .akdn. The .akdn extension stands for Aga Khan Development Network and is held by the Aga Khan Foundation for its own agencies.
Why does DomainWalay show .akdn if it cannot be registered?
Many people search for .akdn and want to know what it is. This page gives the facts and points you to extensions that are open.
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