Domain Names

Description

OIT offers domain name registration and  Domain Name System (DNS)  management for websites which are not part of the primary ohio.edu domain. This includes new domain names and the transfer of domain names previously purchased through another registrar.

Who can request

• Domain names are available to faculty and staff for official University use and require approval from the Service Owner and University Communications and Marketing.

• This service offering is not available for course materials, personal use such as a personal portfolio of work, or a personal website. This service offering is not available to students or student organizations.

• Premium domains and aftermarket domain name purchases are not eligible.

How to request

• Contact the Technology Help Center or submit a ticket (click the "create ticket" button on this page).

Features

• Domain registration

• Domain forwarding/transferring

• Email forwarding

• DNS records management

Additional resources

Service support

• Service Level Agreement: Websites

• IT Services Roadmaps

Get help

• Visit the Domain Name Help and Resources page for additional information.

Accessibility

Ohio University strives to make its digital resources and services accessible to all visitors, including those with disabilities who may also be using assistive technology. If special steps are necessary in order to improve the accessibility of experiences for end-users, those steps must be taken. 

If you experience a barrier that affects your ability to access OHIO websites, videos, online forums, documents, or other information technology, please let us know . 
For further information about OHIO's digital accessibility resources, see:

• Digital Accessibility

• Office for University Accessibility

• Student Accessibility Services

• Ohio University's IT Accessibility Policy

Security

The Ohio University Information Security Office strives to educate and empower the University community to appropriately manage risks and protect OHIO’s information and systems. This effort is facilitated through policies, standards, and information security risk management program, as well as other tools and guidance that are provided to the University community. This modern approach creates a safe computing environment in which the University community can teach, learn, and conduct research. 

For additional information about OHIO’s security resources, see:

• Resources for students

• Resources for faculty and staff

• Resources for researchers