Single-registrant brand: Merck (emerck)Historic German science and pharma companyNot available for public registration

.emerck Domain

.emerck is a brand domain delegated in 2014 and reserved exclusively for Merck KGaA, the historic German science and pharmaceutical technology company, based in Darmstadt.

2014 Year created
gTLD Extension type (IANA)
On request Registration price / year
Yes Registration restrictions

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About the .EMERCK domain

What is the .EMERCK domain?

The .emerck is a single-registrant brand (.brand) generic top-level domain (gTLD), delegated to the root zone on October 17, 2014, in the name of Merck KGaA, based in Darmstadt, Germany.

Merck KGaA is the world's oldest science and pharmaceutical technology company, founded in 1668, active in pharmaceuticals, life sciences, and high-tech materials. The name "emerck" (electronic Merck) distinguishes this German entity from the US-based MSD, which uses the Merck name only in North America. As with other extensions under Specification 13, .emerck is reserved exclusively for the company's own corporate use, with no registration process open to individuals or external companies.
Registration restrictions

.emerck is a single-registrant brand extension, reserved exclusively for Merck KGaA, the historic German science and pharmaceutical technology company, with no registration process open to individuals or external companies. Contact our team if you need guidance on alternatives for your project.

Extension .EMERCK
IANA type gTLD
Created in 2014
Registry Merck KGaA, based in Darmstadt, Germany
Restrictions Yes
Registration On request
Renewal On request

Uses of .EMERCK

Who is the .EMERCK domain for?

These are the most common situations where .EMERCK is the ideal extension.

Corporate use by Merck KGaA

The only real use of this extension, tied to the German pharmaceutical company's identity.

Not available to the general public

No external company or individual can register a .emerck domain.

.EMERCK vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .EMERCK with the most common alternatives to help you choose.

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.emerck This page Corporate use by Merck KGaA Not available to third parties Not available
.msd Corporate use by US pharmaceutical company MSD (separate entity) Not available to third parties Not available

Registration process

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Frequently asked questions about the .EMERCK domain

Can I register a .emerck domain?

No, this extension is reserved exclusively for Merck KGaA's corporate use.

What is Merck KGaA?

The world's oldest science and pharmaceutical technology company, founded in 1668.

Why is it called "emerck" instead of just "merck"?

To distinguish the German entity Merck KGaA from the US-based MSD, which uses the Merck name in North America.

Who manages the .emerck domain?

Merck KGaA, based in Darmstadt, Germany. It was delegated to the root zone on October 17, 2014.

What alternative does miHosting recommend?

A generic extension like .com, available immediately. Contact our team to weigh your options.

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The .emerck domain is the brand extension of pharmaceutical company Merck KGaA, reserved exclusively for the company. Not available to the public. Contact our team about alternatives such as our professional hosting.