.mq Domain
.mq is the ccTLD of Martinique, registered with IANA on March 28, 1997, and managed by CANAL+ TELECOM, the same operator that administers .gf (French Guiana). No local presence or administrative contact requirements in the territory.
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About the .MQ domain
What is the .MQ domain?
Registration requires no local presence in Martinique or an administrative contact in the territory, making it accessible to people and companies from any country. Domain names must be between 3 and 63 characters (some sources indicate a minimum of 4), made up of letters, numbers, and hyphens, with no support for internationalized domain names (IDN). Registration periods range from 1 to 10 years, one of the widest ranges among French overseas ccTLDs.
Uses of .MQ
Who is the .MQ domain for?
These are the most common situations where .MQ is the ideal extension.
Business and projects in Martinique
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 .mq with no local presence.
French Caribbean tourism
Martinique is a leading tourist destination in the French-speaking Caribbean.
Agricultural rum sector
Martinique is renowned for its agricultural rum production with a controlled designation of origin.
.MQ vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .MQ with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .mq This page | Any project, with no restrictions | None | Check price |
| .fr | France (connection to the mainland) | None | Check price |
| .com | Any project | None | $14.99/year |
Registration process
How to register your .MQ domain at miHosting
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.
Complete registration
Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.
Your domain is live
Within minutes your .MQ domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .MQ domain
Do I need a presence in Martinique to register a .mq domain?
No. Registration requires no local presence or administrative contact in the territory.
Why do .mq and .gf share the same operator?
CANAL+ TELECOM manages several ccTLDs of French overseas territories in the Caribbean and South America, including Martinique and French Guiana.
Who manages the .mq domain?
CANAL+ TELECOM, based in Baie-Mahault. It was registered with IANA on March 28, 1997.
How much does a .mq domain cost?
The price varies by registrar. Check with our miHosting team to confirm the current price.
Can I register my .mq domain with miHosting?
Yes. Contact our team to confirm availability and the current price for this extension.
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