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MIT
The .mit top-level domain is a sponsored gTLD delegated to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to support its internal communications, academic units, and community identity. It was created to strengthen the Institute’s online presence, protect its brand, and provide a trusted namespace for authorized MIT entities.
Restricted to Massachusetts Institute of Technology-affiliated entities including schools, colleges, academic departments, laboratories, research centers, administrative offices, and qualified academicians.
The .mit extension is a sponsored top-level domain (sTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Massachusetts Institute of Technology. .mit was introduced in 2016. There are currently 5 domains registered under this extension. DNSSEC adoption stands at 20.0%.
Registration pricing for .mit is not publicly listed. Contact an ICANN-accredited registrar for availability and pricing.
The .mit domain was applied for under ICANN's new gTLD program and officially delegated to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology on July 6, 2016. MIT proposed the TLD to better organize its digital identity, protect its brand from misuse, and foster a cohesive online community among its 32 academic departments, 147 administrative units, and over 1,700 faculty members. The registry is managed with technical support from Afilias.
The .mit TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .mit TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
5
20.0%
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .mit |
| Type | Sponsored TLD (sTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 5 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 20.0% |
| Registration Price | Contact registrar |
| Renewal Price | Contact registrar |
| Registry Operator | Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Introduced | 2016-07-06 |
| Restrictions | Restricted to Massachusetts Institute of Technology-affiliated entities including schools, colleges, academic departments, laboratories, research centers, administrative offices, and qualified academicians. |
Registration density analysis for .mit domains by character length. Currently 3 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
3
Peak Saturation
0.02%
3-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
33.3%
Top Provider
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| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 chars | 3 | 0.02% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
Compare across all TLDs →Registration is restricted to MIT schools, colleges, joint programs, academic departments, laboratories, research centers, administrative offices, and academicians including professors, lecturers, and instructors.
The .mit TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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