No residency or local company restrictionsOpen to individuals, companies, and non-profitsRegistration period of 1 to 9 years

.mp Domain

.mp is the ccTLD of the Northern Mariana Islands, registered with IANA on October 22, 1996, and managed by Saipan Datacom, Inc. No residency or local company restrictions: open to people and entities from any country.

1996 Year created
ccTLD Extension type (IANA)
On request Registration price / year
Open Registration restrictions

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About the .MP domain

What is the .MP domain?

.mp is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) of the Northern Mariana Islands, an unincorporated U.S. territory in the Pacific, registered with IANA on October 22, 1996, and managed by Saipan Datacom, Inc., based in Saipan.

Registration is open to people and entities from any country in the world, with no residency restrictions or need for a company registered in the Northern Mariana Islands. There are no restrictions on the type of entity that can register: individuals, companies, and non-profit organizations can access this extension equally. Names can be between 1 and 64 characters, allowing numbers and hyphens, with registration periods of 1 to 9 years — one of the widest ranges among ccTLDs. Regulations prohibit using the domain for illegal activities or those infringing third-party rights.
Extension .MP
IANA type ccTLD
Created in 1996
Registry Saipan Datacom, Inc., based in Saipan
Country / territory Northern Mariana Islands
Restrictions None
Registration On request
Renewal On request

Uses of .MP

Who is the .MP domain for?

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

Business and projects in the Northern Mariana Islands

The most direct, geographically coherent use: companies and services with genuine activity in the territory.

Unrestricted international projects

Anyone or any company in the world can register .mp with no local presence.

Pacific tourism

The Northern Mariana Islands are a tourist destination tied to the Asian market, especially Japan and Korea.

Brands seeking a short, memorable extension

Two easy-to-remember letters, with no registration restrictions.

.MP vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

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

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.mp This page Any project, with no restrictions None Check price
.com Any project None $14.99/year

Registration process

How to register your .MP domain at miHosting

01

Check availability

Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.

02

Complete registration

Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.

03

Your domain is live

Within minutes your .MP domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .MP domain

Do I need a connection to the Northern Mariana Islands to register a .mp domain?

No. It is an open extension, with no residency or local company restrictions.

How long can I register a .mp domain for?

Between 1 and 9 years, one of the widest registration ranges among ccTLDs.

Who manages the .mp domain?

Saipan Datacom, Inc., based in Saipan. It was registered with IANA on October 22, 1996.

How much does a .mp domain cost?

The price varies by registrar. Check with our miHosting team to confirm the current price.

Can I register my .mp domain with miHosting?

Yes. Contact our team to confirm availability and the current price for this extension.

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The .mp domain is the ccTLD of the Northern Mariana Islands, registered with IANA on October 22, 1996, and managed by Saipan Datacom, Inc. No residency or local company restrictions, with registration periods of up to 9 years. Check with our team for the current price and pair it with our professional hosting.