.mt ccTLD
The .mt TLD is the country-code domain for Malta, administered by NIC (Malta) at the University of Malta. It is open for registration by any legal or natural person worldwide, without requiring local presence, and supports both direct second-level registrations and structured subdomains like .com.mt and .gov.mt.
No residency requirement; registrants must be legal or natural persons using the domain name and must not infringe on intellectual property rights or use it for unlawful purposes. Certain names like 'mt', 'gov', 'dnssec', and 'whois' are prohibited at all levels.
.mt Domain Overview
The .mt extension is a country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by NIC (Malta). .mt was introduced in 1992.
Registration Info
Registration pricing for .mt is not publicly listed. Contact an ICANN-accredited registrar for availability and pricing.
Security Features
- DNSSEC
What Is the History of .mt?
The .mt domain was delegated in December 1992 and is managed by NIC (Malta), a unit of the University of Malta. It was established as Malta’s official country-code top-level domain under ISO 3166-1 and has evolved to support structured second-level domains for commercial, educational, government, and nonprofit use.
Did you know?
The .mt TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
What Is .mt Used For?
The .mt TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
Maltese businesses and organizations
Local government entities
Educational institutions in Malta
International entities targeting the Maltese market
Nonprofit organizations operating in Malta
Popular Websites
How Do I Register a .mt Domain?
Eligibility
Registrants must be legal or natural persons using the domain name legitimately. No local presence in Malta is required. Prohibited names must not be registered, and intellectual property rights must not be violated.
Open Registration
The .mt TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
Registration Process
- Choose an accredited domain registrar that offers .mt domains
- Check domain availability using the registrar's search tool
- Complete the registration process and provide required information
- Pay the registration fee (typically )
- Manage your domain settings through your registrar's control panel
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Zone File Analysis
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DNSSEC Adoption Tracking
DNSSEC deployment percentages are measured by scanning actual DNS records across all registered domains in each TLD zone.
Registrar Price Monitoring
Registration, renewal, and transfer prices are checked hourly across multiple accredited registrars and compared automatically.
Provider Market Share
DNS provider distribution is calculated from nameserver records, showing which hosting providers serve the most domains in each TLD.
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Disclaimer: The information on this page is sourced from IANA, ICANN, and respective registry operator publications, then structured and formatted with the assistance of AI. While accuracy is a priority, details such as pricing, registration requirements, and policies may change. Always verify with the official registry or an accredited registrar before making registration decisions.