.MG represents the official domain extension or the internet country code top level domain (ccTLD) of Madagascar. This ccTLD was launched in 1995 and was intended for entities affiliated with Madagascar. The authorized agency for carrying out .MG registry is Network Information Center Madagascar. On the other hand, all applications for .MG domains are processed via accredited registrars like Marcaria.com.
MG also stands for: manager, Magnesium, Metal Gear (online game), Mardi Gras, make good, match game, mini golf, minimum guarantee, microgram, major general, military gear, municipal government, multi-grid, and many other popular words.
There is no special process needed to register a .MG domain name, no special action is needed on your end.
Entities connected with Madagascar
$160.00 Annually
4,898
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Registrar name | Registered domains | Share, % |
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Gandi SAS | 291 | 4.51% |
OVH sas | 154 | 2.39% |
MarkMonitor Inc. | 134 | 2.08% |
101domain GRS Limited | 55 | 0.85% |
1API GmbH | 36 | 0.56% |
Nameshield SAS | 29 | 0.45% |
united-domains AG | 25 | 0.39% |
INWX GmbH & Co. KG | 7 | 0.11% |
Lexsynergy Limited | 7 | 0.11% |
PlanetHoster Inc. | 5 | 0.08% |
The .mg domain name is short for Madagascar. The .mg domain names are known for their reliability and stability, which means your website will be online 24/7 without any errors or downtime. This makes it an ideal choice if you’re looking to start a business in Africa or want to connect with locals on the African continent!
A .mg domain name is a great way to show your business or startup is connected with the African continent and that you’re serious about your online presence in this huge and fast-growing market.
If you want to be close to the African market and ensure your site pops up when someone searches on Google for ‘businesses in Africa’, a .mg domain name is the perfect choice!
And this is no surprise; African internet penetration has grown from less than 10% in 2010 to 21.1% in 2017. Africa offers an enormous opportunity for businesses and entrepreneurs!
The registration process for a .mg domain name is the same as others. You need to find the domain name and register on any of the domain registrars for your domain.
Steps to register a .mg domain name:
1. Find a domain name
2. Register the .mg domain name with a registrar
3. Ensure the registration period is active
4. Done!
Typically, a .mg domain name costs around $130 to $160 per year for both registration and renewal. It is possible to find cheaper .mg domain names for as low as $100 per year, but usually it's only available on certain registrations such as this one:
Renewing your .mg domain name will cost about $55 to $65 per year depending on the registrar.
There’s a registrant restriction of one year for .mg domain names and all the domains must be used in Madagascar.
Steps to transfer your .mg domain name:
1. Find a new registrar that offers the .mg domain name
2. Contact your current hosting company to release or transfer your .mg domain name
3. Your hosting company will help you transfer the .mg domain name to your new registrar
4. The new registrar will handle the website migration process for free or at an affordable price
5. You’ll receive an email once the transfer is complete!
6. Done!
Here are some second-level and third-level domain names:
.com.mg and .org.mg ,.net.mg, .gov.mg, .edu.mg are also relevant second level domains related to the .mg domain name.
Most of the third-level names such as:
• me.com.mg
• my.com.mg
• mybusiness.com.mg
are also relevant third-level domains related to the .mg domain name.