What is what does.edu mean?

The domain name .edu is a top-level domain (TLD) used in the domain name system (DNS) of the internet. This domain is reserved exclusively for educational institutions in the United States. The .edu domain is managed by Educause, a non-profit organization that supports higher education institutions through information technology services, policy advocacy, and research.

To register a .edu domain, an institution has to meet certain eligibility requirements, including being accredited by a US government-recognized accreditation organization. This requirement ensures that only legitimate educational institutions can use the .edu domain name.

.edu is often associated with universities, colleges, and schools, but it can also be used by other education-related organizations that meet the eligibility criteria. The use of .edu in a domain name can signal to users that the website is associated with an educational institution or organization.