.MV Domain
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the Maldives, primarily used by organizations, businesses, and individuals associated with the Maldives.
Registry & Technical Information
Registry Information
Technical Details
Launch Dates & Availability
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Registration Requirements:
Registrants must have a local presence in the Maldives or be associated with Maldivian entities.
Additional Information
Country Code Top-Level Domain, representing the Maldives in the DNS hierarchy.
The .MV domain reflects the Maldives' status as a popular tourist destination, with many resorts and tourism-related websites using this extension.
Frequently Asked Questions
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the Maldives, primarily used by organizations, businesses, and individuals associated with the Maldives. The .MV TLD is managed by Dhiraagu and was introduced in 1996.
Registration for .MV domains has the following restrictions: Registrants must have a local presence in the Maldives or be associated with Maldivian entities.
The average pricing for a .MV domain is $50. Prices may vary between registrars and can differ based on registration period and additional services.
WHOIS information for .MV domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.nic.mv. You can also use the RDAP service at null for more structured data access.
Popular registrars that support .MV domains include: Dhiraagu, 101domain. Check the supported registrars section for complete information and links.
As a country code TLD, .MV provides geographic identity and can improve local SEO rankings. It's ideal for businesses and individuals targeting a specific geographic market.