What is .col.ng for?
.col.ng is for collectives, collaboration and collaborative learning. It gives communities, teams and shared projects an online identity for working, connecting and learning together.
Collectives, collaboration and learning
.col.ng domains for collaboration and collaborative learning
A shared online identity for people building and learning together. Bring your collective, community, team or learning group online with a .col.ng domain.
Overview
.col.ng gives collectives, communities and collaborative projects a shared online identity. Use it to showcase joint work, connect members, coordinate a team or create a home for collaborative learning—from study circles and mentoring communities to research groups and peer-led workshops.
Collectives and collaboration
Give your shared work a home of its own. .col.ng suits creative collectives, professional communities, open-source teams, member networks and projects involving several people or organisations. Present your work, explain your purpose, share resources and help people connect with your group.
Commercial and non-commercial groups can use .col.ng. A collective offering services, a member-funded community or a joint business project does not have to describe itself as a charity to choose this namespace.
Collaborative learning
Create a place to learn with others. Use .col.ng for study circles, peer-learning communities, mentoring groups, reading clubs, research collaborations, learning cohorts and shared workshops. Bring project information, learning resources and participation details together under one identity.
A collaborative learning project does not need to be a college to register. Domain registration does not certify the quality of a programme, recognise a qualification or grant educational accreditation.
Useful ways to use .col.ng
Illustrative uses—not checked availability, customer endorsements or included services.
| Pillar | Example use | What the domain could identify | Illustrative pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collectives and collaboration | Creative collective | Shared portfolio, services and project enquiries | yourcollective.col.ng |
| Collectives and collaboration | Professional community | Member information, events and shared resources | yournetwork.col.ng |
| Collectives and collaboration | Open-source or maker team | Project documentation and participation information | yourteam.col.ng |
| Collectives and collaboration | Joint initiative | A neutral project identity shared by several organisations | yourinitiative.col.ng |
| Collaborative learning | Study circle or reading group | Resources, meeting information and group projects | yourstudygroup.col.ng |
| Collaborative learning | Mentoring or peer-learning community | Programme information and participation guidance | yourlearninggroup.col.ng |
| Collaborative learning | Research collaboration | Research-project information and permitted shared resources | yourresearchgroup.col.ng |
| Collaborative learning | Workshop or learning cohort | Session information, materials and collaborative exercises | yourcohort.col.ng |
Who can register?
Individuals and organisations can apply, including people establishing or representing a collective, community, team or collaborative learning project. Both commercial and non-commercial uses are permitted under the applicable registration and acceptable-use terms.
You do not need an existing membership list, incorporated organisation or college accreditation merely to register. You must provide accurate registrant information and have the right to use the requested name.
Choose who holds the registration
For a shared project, agree who will hold and manage the domain before registering. Identify the responsible individual or organisation, keep contact information current and document arrangements for changing responsibility when the team changes.
Your registrar can explain the applicable process for an authorised registrant change or transfer. Do not assume that the person building the website should hold the registration personally on behalf of the group.
Commercial use and registration costs
.col.ng can be used for lawful services, paid memberships, workshops and other commercial collaborative activity, as well as non-commercial projects. Your registrar confirms the available names, registration charge, renewal price and any separately offered services before purchase.
What registration includes
A .col.ng registration provides the domain-registration service described in the applicable terms. Hosting, email, community software, learning platforms and other applications are separate unless your registrar expressly includes them in an offer.
Choose suitable access controls for private member areas or learning materials. Registering a domain does not make a website private or protect its data automatically.
Is .col.ng the right fit?
Choose .col.ng when a collective, community, collaboration or shared learning identity is the main message. .biz.ng emphasises a business or commercial service; .ngo.ng is for qualifying non-governmental and public-interest organisations; .gen.ng offers a general-purpose identity; and .ote.ng is designed around development, testing and evaluation uses.
Policies and next steps
Registration and acceptable-use requirements. · Terms of Service · Naming rules · Registry pricing policy
Registration enquiriesQuestions about .col.ng
Who can register a .col.ng domain?
Individuals and organisations can apply, including people setting up or representing a collective, community, team or learning project. Registration remains subject to the applicable terms, naming rules and acceptable-use policy.
Do I need to be a college or have educational accreditation?
No. College status or educational accreditation is not a blanket condition of .col.ng registration. Registration does not accredit an institution, approve a course or recognise a qualification.
Can a study group, tutor-led community or research team use .col.ng?
Yes. Study circles, peer-learning groups, mentoring communities, collaborative research projects and tutor-led learning communities are within the intended scope, subject to the registration terms and lawful use. Any approvals required for the underlying activity remain the operator's responsibility.
Can we charge for memberships, services or workshops?
Yes. Commercial and non-commercial collaborative uses are supported. Domain registration does not remove any obligations applying to your organisation, services or activities.
Can one person register before a group is formed?
Yes. An individual can register while establishing a project or community, subject to the normal registration rules. Keep the registrant information accurate and agree how responsibility will be transferred if the project later changes hands.
Who should hold a shared project's domain?
Identify the responsible individual or organisation and agree the management arrangement before registration. Keep authorised contacts current and use your registrar's applicable change or transfer process when responsibility changes.
Does .col.ng include a community platform or learning system?
Not by default. Website hosting, email, member platforms and learning applications are separate services unless a registrar explicitly includes them in an offer.
What happens to an existing college's .col.ng domain?
An existing registration is not cancelled or forced to move simply because the namespace's positioning broadens. Existing registrations remain subject to their applicable terms. Contact your registrar about any registration-specific question.
Compare domain extensions
.biz.ng — Businesses and commercial activity
.ngo.ng — Non-governmental and public-interest organisations
.gen.ng — General-purpose projects and services
.ote.ng — Development, testing and evaluation