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.mc Domain: Monaco ccTLD Guide
.mc is the country-code top-level domain for Monaco.
Overview
.mc is the country-code top-level domain for Monaco, in Europe. It is managed by Direction des Télécommunications (Monaco).
Open only to Monaco-registered companies, professionals, associations and Monaco trademark holders; individuals cannot register, and the name must match the entity or trademark.
Who can register
Direct registration generally needs a real connection to the country, such as citizenship, residence, a local company, a local trademark or a local contact.
Rules and prices change. This summary is general information, not legal advice: confirm the current policy with the registry before you buy. The registry's website is www.nic.mc. The official record for .mc is in the IANA root zone database.
Before you buy a .mc name
- Check the renewal price as well as the first-year price. Our cost calculator shows what a name really costs over time.
- Make sure you meet the eligibility rules yourself, without relying on a trustee if you can avoid it.
- Search for trademarks and for the same name in .com.
- Say the name out loud: will people type it correctly?
Weighing up a specific .mc name? TLD.is gives an AI appraisal that explains a name's strengths and weaknesses.
Frequently asked questions
What country is .mc?
.mc is the country-code top-level domain for Monaco.
Who runs the .mc domain?
The .mc registry is managed by Direction des Télécommunications (Monaco).
Can I register a .mc domain from another country?
Usually not directly. .mc generally requires a local connection, such as citizenship, residence, a local company, trademark or contact. Some registrars offer trustee services, which carry their own risks.
Does Google treat .mc as a country domain?
Yes. Google normally treats .mc as a signal that a site targets Monaco.
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Sources checked: 101domain.com · en.wikipedia.org. Last reviewed October 2026.
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