Brand TLD

.MTN domain
explained.

Not open to public Registry: MTN Group Others

Quick answer

.mtn is a brand TLD run by MTN Group. It is not open for public registration, so you cannot buy a .mtn name from any registrar. The .mtn extension is owned by MTN Group, a large mobile network operator in Africa. If you like the word, pick an open extension such as .com, .pk or .co instead.

1 yrMIN TERM

0 daysTRANSFER LOCK

YesAUTH CODE

YesWHOIS PRIVACY

TypeBrand TLD

RegistryMTN Group

RegionWorldwide

Best forNot available for public registration

Term1 to 10 years

Transfer timeNot applicable

DNSSECSupported

Dispute policyUDRP

01 / Overview

What is .mtn?

The .mtn extension is owned by MTN Group, a large mobile network operator in Africa. A quick fact: This extension was added to the root zone as part of the new gTLD program.

This extension is not available for public registration. Reserved for the brand owner. It is not open to the public. We keep this page so you can see what .mtn is and choose a similar extension that is open.

A simple example: You cannot buy this one, but a telecom business can use an open extension such as .network or .mobi.

You can register .mtn for 1 to 10 years at a time. Renew before the expiry date to keep your website and email running. Late renewal rules depend on the registry, so do not wait for the last day.

02 / Requirements checklist

What you need to register .mtn

!Public registrationNot available

✓AlternativeChoose an open extension such as .com or .pk

03 / Rules and lifecycle

Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .mtn

Full .MTN policy terms →

Registration

.mtn is not open for registration by the public.

Renewal

Not applicable.

Transfer

Not applicable.

Lifecycle

Not applicable.

DNSSEC

DNSSEC is supported for .mtn. You can add DS records from your DNS panel once your DNS provider signs the zone.

Registration data and privacy

Public WHOIS and RDAP output for .mtn is redacted for most personal data. Registration data still has to be accurate, and the registry can ask for it.

06 / Compare

.mtn vs the usual suspects

Extension	Register	Renew	Rule
.mtn	Ask for price	Ask for price	Closed
.com	Rs 3,864	Rs 4,038	Open
.com.pk	Rs 4,200	Rs 4,500	Open
.net	Rs 5,686	Rs 7,065	Open

Did you know

This extension was added to the root zone as part of the new gTLD program.

08 / FAQ

.mtn questions,
answered simply.

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Can I buy a .mtn domain?

No. Reserved for the brand owner. It is not open to the public. You can pick an open extension with a similar meaning instead, such as .com, .pk or .co.

Who owns .mtn?

MTN Group operates .mtn. The .mtn extension is owned by MTN Group, a large mobile network operator in Africa.

Why does DomainWalay show .mtn if it cannot be registered?

Many people search for .mtn and want to know what it is. This page gives the facts and points you to extensions that are open.

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