Edu.cn:8080 - University of Illinois Chicago

The .edu domain was implemented in April 1985 as a generic top-level domain. Six universities were the initial registrants that month. Until 2001, Network Solutions served as registrar for the .edu domain under an arrangement with the U.S. Department of Commerce. Domain registration was done at no cost to educational institutions.

Meaning of .edu in English. used at the end of US Internet addresses to show that the address belongs to a university: .edu | English. abbreviation for education: used to show that an internet address belongs to a university or college: To contact our Australian branch, email us at [email protected]

Many countries operate edu or .ac namespaces within their country code top-level domains that serve the same purpose as the edu top-level domain.

Until 2001, Network Solutions served as registrar for the .edu domain under an arrangement with the U.S. Department of Commerce. Domain registration was done at no cost to educational institutions. In 2001, the Commerce Department entered into a five-year agreement with Educause making that organization the registrar for the .edu domain.