.MED Domain
The .MED domain extension is designed for medical professionals, healthcare organizations, and related services to establish a trusted online presence in the healthcare sector.
Registry & Technical Information
Registry Information
Technical Details
Launch Dates & Availability
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Registration Requirements:
Registrants must be verified as legitimate medical professionals, healthcare organizations, or related services before being allowed to register a .MED domain.
Additional Information
A generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) specifically created for the medical and healthcare industry, allowing entities in this field to have a distinct online identity.
The .MED domain was introduced as part of ICANN's new gTLD program to expand the domain name system and create more specific online spaces for different industries and communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
The .MED domain extension is designed for medical professionals, healthcare organizations, and related services to establish a trusted online presence in the healthcare sector. The .MED TLD is managed by Medistry, LLC and was introduced in 2015.
Registration for .MED domains has the following restrictions: Registrants must be verified as legitimate medical professionals, healthcare organizations, or related services before being allowed to register a .MED domain.
The average pricing for a .MED domain is $100. Prices may vary between registrars and can differ based on registration period and additional services.
WHOIS information for .MED domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.nic.med. You can also use the RDAP service at https://rdap.nic.med/ for more structured data access.
Popular registrars that support .MED domains include: GoDaddy, Network Solutions, Namecheap, and more. Check the supported registrars section for complete information and links.
The .MED domain is a well-established gTLD with strong recognition and trust. It's suitable for various purposes including business, organization, and personal websites.