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The .med top-level domain is a specialized gTLD created for verified healthcare professionals and organizations. It was introduced to help establish trust and authenticity online by requiring registrants to prove their medical credentials before registering a domain.
Registration is restricted to verified healthcare professionals and organizations. Applicants must provide proof of their medical license or institutional affiliation and submit to a verification process administered by the registry.
The .med extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Medistry LLC. .med was introduced in 2015. There are currently 2,622 domains registered under this extension. Registration prices start from USD 73.82 - 73.83. DNSSEC adoption stands at 0.6%.
Price range based on 2 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .med domain registration and renewal prices across 2 registrars. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| porkbun Cheapest | $73.82 | $147.65 | $147.65 |
| dynadot | $73.83 | $147.66 | $147.66 |
Prices checked April 11, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
The .med domain was delegated to Medistry LLC on December 3, 2015, following submission and approval under ICANN’s New gTLD Program. Two community-based applicants — DocCheck AG and HEXAP SAS — previously vied for the TLD, each proposing strict credential verification for medical professionals. After competitive evaluation and an Independent Objector challenge, Medistry LLC’s application was selected. The registry enforces strict eligibility controls to maintain trust and prevent misuse.
The .med TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .med TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
2,622
0.6%
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| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .med |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 2,622 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 0.6% |
| Registration Price | USD 73.82 - 73.83 |
| Renewal Price | USD 147.65 - 147.66 |
| Registry Operator | Medistry LLC |
| Introduced | 2015-12-03 |
| Restrictions | Registration is restricted to verified healthcare professionals and organizations. Applicants must provide proof of their medical license or institutional affiliation and submit to a verification process administered by the registry. |
Registration density analysis for .med domains by character length. Currently 2,024 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
2.0K
Peak Saturation
>99.9%
1-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
0.7%
Top Provider
Cloudflare
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 char | 27 | >99.9% | |
| 2 chars | 62 | 9.2% | |
| 3 chars | 176 | 1.0% | |
| 4 chars | 277 | 0.06% | |
| 5 chars | 241 | <0.01% | |
| 6 chars | 239 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 234 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 216 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 168 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 160 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 116 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 108 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
Compare across all TLDs →To register a .med domain, you must be a licensed healthcare professional or an accredited medical institution. You must submit identification, proof of license or institutional accreditation, and agree to ongoing credential verification. The registry may publish verified contact details in the public Whois.
The .med TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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