.MIL Domain
The .MIL top-level domain is exclusively reserved for use by the United States Department of Defense and its subsidiary or affiliated units.
Registry & Technical Information
Registry Information
Technical Details
Launch Dates & Availability
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Registration Requirements:
Registration is strictly limited to U.S. military entities and is not available for public registration.
Additional Information
A sponsored top-level domain (sTLD) that is operated by a sponsor representing a specific community served by the domain.
.MIL was one of the original top-level domains established in the early days of the internet.It is one of the most restricted TLDs, with stringent policies governing its use.
Frequently Asked Questions
The .MIL top-level domain is exclusively reserved for use by the United States Department of Defense and its subsidiary or affiliated units. The .MIL TLD is managed by United States Department of Defense and was introduced in 1985.
Registration for .MIL domains has the following restrictions: Registration is strictly limited to U.S. military entities and is not available for public registration.
Pricing for .MIL domains varies by registrar. Contact your preferred domain registrar for current pricing information and any promotional offers.
WHOIS information for .MIL domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: null. You can also use the RDAP service at null for more structured data access.
Many accredited domain registrars support .MIL domain registration. Contact your preferred registrar to confirm availability and pricing.
The .MIL domain is a well-established Sponsored TLD with strong recognition and trust. It's suitable for various purposes including business, organization, and personal websites.