Expired .MQ Domains

What does ".mq" mean?

The .mq domain falls under the category of country code top-level domains (ccTLD) for Martinique. A ccTLD is an Internet domain name extension that is specifically designated for a particular country.

.mq has been registered since 1990, and it's the only one used in Martinique. There were few modifications to this top-level domain (TLD) over time; currently, for example, no dedicated name servers are needed because the ISO standard EPP protocol is available. As of 2011, there were 946 domain names registered within the .mq domain.

How do I register a .mq domain name?

1. Search the registry directory.

2. Find out the availability of the .mq domain name that you want to register.

3. Contact your Registrar about registration, transfer, or change of .mq domain names length and characters excluded before you decide to buy it.

4. If .mq is available, get ready for payment by bank wire transfer or online payment with credit cards.

5. Transfer the domain name to your account.

6. Change of .mq domain names length and characters excluded is possible only before you register it, otherwise, there will be a penalty applied (domain de-registration).

7. After you finish all these steps, wait for validation.

8. The registrant of .mq domain name is no longer required to be a natural person, any legal entity can register .mq domain name.

9. Once you have done all these steps, your new domain name will be available for use within 48 hours after validation.

Why choose a .mq domain name?

.mq domain names are an excellent choice for all types of businesses and organizations, particularly those that trade with Macao or seek to be associated with it.

It is usually an advantage if the domain name of a business includes the ccTLD because customers will easily find you on search engines if they input ".mq" before your business name.

You can also get an option to customize your domain name, by adding a word of your choice before or after .mq (e.g., .mqmarketing, mqpro).

How do I register a .mq domain name?

Contact your Registrar about registration, transfer, or change of .mq domain names length and characters excluded before you decide to buy it.

Transfer the domain name to your account.

Change of .mq domain names length and characters excluded is possible only before you register it, otherwise, there will be a penalty applied (domain de-registration).

Wait for validation.

The registrant of .mq domain name is no longer required to be a natural person, any legal entity can register a .mq domain name.

Once you have done all these steps, your new domain name will be available for use within 48 hours after validation.

What are the common second-level .mq domains?

The common second-level domain name extensions are as follows:

- com.mq

- net.mq

- org.mq

- edu.mq

- gov.mq

- coop.mq

- mil.mq

However, .com, .net, and .org are the most common among them as they can be used for any domain name extension.

Who controls the .mq domain names?

Registering .mq domain names are managed by the local Internet registry for Martinique, France.

It's administered by AFNIC - French .mq domain name Registrar which is an independent organization that administers the due-diligence process of all direct registrations under .X TLDs (generic top-level domains).