The .edu character
The swot of the gang, who has read every guide on this site twice.
About the .edu extension
The education extension, run by Educause. It is reserved for accredited US colleges and universities, so .edu names never appear on public drop lists.
| Extension | .edu |
|---|---|
| Who can register | Accredited US post-secondary institutions only. |
Tips for buying an expired .edu domain
You cannot buy an expired .edu name. If you want an education-themed name, look at .org, .co.uk or a word-based .com instead.
Whatever the extension, check every name before you buy it: its history, backlinks and spam signals. Our domain history checklist covers each step.
Expired .edu domains on FreedDomains
.edu names are restricted, so they never reach public drop lists and nobody can catch one. Read how to buy an expired domain for extensions you can register.
Check a .edu name Meet the whole gang
