Registering a .sch.ng domain is an essential step for any recognized nursery, primary, or secondary school in Nigeria to establish a trusted online identity. The process, managed by the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA), involves submitting specific documentation. Below is a clear four-step guide to registering your school’s domain through telaHosting.ng.
1. Search and Order the Domain
The first step is to check if your desired domain name is available.
- Go to the telaHosting.ng domain registration page and use the search tool.
- Type the full domain name you want, for example,
yourschoolname.sch.ng. - Click “Search.” If the domain is available, add it to your cart and continue. If it is already taken, you will need to try a different name.
2. Make the Payment
Once you have chosen the domain name, proceed with payment.
- Confirm your order details are correct.
- Go to checkout and make a secure payment using the options on telaHosting.ng (bank transfer or online card payment).
- After successful payment, you will receive an invoice and confirmation email.
3. Submit the Required Documents
Because .sch.ng is a restricted extension, schools must provide valid documentation. Please submit the following via ticket:
- Formal request letter: Written on the school’s official letterhead and signed by the headteacher, principal, or proprietor (see sample below).
- Proof of establishment: A copy of the approval letter from the Ministry of Education or any government-recognized document proving the school’s registration.
- Identity document: A valid government-issued ID of the signatory making the request.
Sample Request Letter
Letterhead of the School
[Date]To
Nigeria Internet Registration Association,
8, Funsho Williams Avenue, Iponri, Surulere,
Lagos, Nigeria.
Dear Sir/Madam,
Subject: Application for .sch.ng Domain Registration through telaHosting
Our school, [Your School Name], registered with the Ministry of Education for [education level], wishes to register the domain name [your_domain_name.sch.ng].
We have attached copies of our approval documents and the identification of the authorized representative.
We kindly request that the [domain_name.sch.ng] be registered for our institution.
[Name of the Authorized Signatory]
[Position: Headteacher/Principal/Proprietor]
Please send these documents to us via ticket for further approval.
4. Wait for Approval
After submission, we will forward your documents to NIRA for review.
- NIRA will verify the authenticity of the documents.
- The process usually takes up to 7 working days, but may be completed faster.
- Once approved, we will notify you via email, and your .sch.ng domain will be activated. You can then manage it through your client area.