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    Type
    Generic top-level domain
    Registry
    Fondation Aga Khan
    Operator
    Fondation Aga Khan (Aga Khan Foundation)
    Launched
    Registration term
    1–10 years
    DNSSEC
    Supported
    IDN
    Not supported

    About .akdn domain

    .akdn is a brand gTLD (generic top-level domain) delegated in ICANN's New gTLD Program. The registry operator is Fondation Aga Khan (Aga Khan Foundation), with technical backend services provided by Afilias. It was delegated to the root zone on 16 April 2016. This TLD is operated as a single-registrant, single-user registry, meaning all registrations are exclusively controlled by the registry operator itself.

    Who can register .akdn domain

    Registration of .akdn domain names is not open to the public. The TLD is a closed, single-registrant registry operated solely by the Aga Khan Foundation. Domain names under .akdn are reserved exclusively for registration and use by the Aga Khan Foundation, its representatives, and its related organizations within the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). No external parties can purchase or register a .akdn domain through commercial registrars.

    How to register .akdn domain

    .akdn is not allocated through a commercial registration process. As a single-registrant, single-user brand TLD, all domains are managed internally by the Aga Khan Foundation under policies approved by its Chairman. Domain names are allocated only to approved organizations operating within the AKDN umbrella. The registry does not sell, distribute, or transfer control of any second-level domain registrations to external parties.

    Typical uses of .akdn domain

    The .akdn extension is used exclusively by institutions, projects, and programmes within the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). It serves to link over a thousand AKDN entities—ranging from hospitals and schools to rural development programmes—under a unified digital identity. This provides assurance of origin and integrity to donors, governments, and partners, and helps differentiate the network's work in education, health, culture, and economic development. It is chosen to reinforce the AKDN's reputation and signal shared characteristics of excellence and local relevance.

    Tips for registering .akdn domain

    • This is a single-registrant, closed TLD; domains are not available for public purchase or registration.
    • All domains are managed by the Aga Khan Foundation under its internal policies.
    • The TLD is intended solely for use by the Aga Khan Foundation and its approved, related organizations.
    • There is no commercial marketplace or registrar interface for registering .akdn domains.

    Frequently asked questions about .akdn domain

    Who operates .akdn domain?The registry for .akdn domains is Fondation Aga Khan, administered by Fondation Aga Khan (Aga Khan Foundation).
    Who can register a .akdn domain?

    Registration is strictly limited to the Aga Khan Foundation and its approved representatives and affiliated organizations within the Aga Khan Development Network. This is a closed, single-user registry, so no verification process exists for the general public. Eligibility is determined internally by the foundation's leadership, and domains are allocated only to entities operating under the AKDN umbrella.

    Can I transfer a .akdn domain between registrars?

    Inter-registrar transfers do not apply to the .akdn extension, as it is a single-registrant, closed registry. All domains are managed directly by the Aga Khan Foundation, and there is no mechanism for transferring a .akdn domain to a different registrar or to an external party. Control and use of domains remain exclusively with the registry operator and its designated entities.

    Can I buy a .akdn domain name from a registrar?

    No, you cannot purchase a .akdn domain from any registrar. The TLD is operated as a closed registry for the exclusive use of the Aga Khan Foundation and its network. It was never intended for commercial sale or open registration, and no registrars offer .akdn domains to the public.

    What dispute policies apply to .akdn domains?

    Standard ICANN dispute policies like the Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP) are generally not relevant, as the registry is single-registrant and closed. Any internal disputes regarding domain allocation or use would be resolved by the Aga Khan Foundation under its own internal governance policies, consistent with its application commitments to ICANN.

    Are there any premium .akdn domains for sale?

    There is no concept of premium domains for sale within the .akdn space. Since the registry does not engage in commercial sales, all domain names are allocated based on internal organizational needs. There is no public pricing tier or marketplace for any .akdn domains.