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.MP Domain

The .MP domain is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the Northern Mariana Islands, a U.S. commonwealth in the Western Pacific.

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Registry & Technical Information

Registry Information

Registry: CNMI Office of the Governor
WHOIS Server: whois.nic.mp
Introduced: 1996

Technical Details

Restrictions: No specific restrictions; open for registration to individuals and organizations worldwide.
Average Pricing: $50
RDAP Server:

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General Availability:1996-01-01
Public Registration:✓ Available

Registration Requirements:

No specific restrictions; open for registration to individuals and organizations worldwide.

Additional Information

Country Code Top-Level Domain, representing the Northern Mariana Islands in the domain name system.

The .MP domain has gained popularity among some businesses and individuals for creative domain hacks, as 'MP' can stand for 'MultiPlayer' in gaming contexts or 'Member of Parliament' in political contexts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The .MP domain is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the Northern Mariana Islands, a U.S. commonwealth in the Western Pacific. The .MP TLD is managed by CNMI Office of the Governor and was introduced in 1996.

Registration for .MP domains has the following restrictions: No specific restrictions; open for registration to individuals and organizations worldwide.

The average pricing for a .MP domain is $50. Prices may vary between registrars and can differ based on registration period and additional services.

WHOIS information for .MP domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.nic.mp. You can also use the RDAP service at null for more structured data access.

Popular registrars that support .MP domains include: GoDaddy, Namecheap, 101domain, and more. Check the supported registrars section for complete information and links.

As a country code TLD, .MP provides geographic identity and can improve local SEO rankings. It's ideal for businesses and individuals targeting a specific geographic market.