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.mg Domain: Madagascar ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.mg is the country-code top-level domain for Madagascar.

Overview

.mg is the country-code top-level domain for Madagascar, in Africa. It is managed by the Network Information Center Madagascar (NIC-MG).

Some registrations require documents proving legal status such as company or trademark registration; check the registry for overseas registrant rules.

Who can register

Clear, current rules for overseas registrants are not readily available. Contact the registry or a registrar before you buy.

Second-level endings: Also .com.mg, .org.mg and others.

Before you buy a .mg 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?

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Frequently asked questions

What country is .mg?

.mg is the country-code top-level domain for Madagascar.

Who runs the .mg domain?

The .mg registry is managed by Network Information Center Madagascar (NIC-MG).

Can I register a .mg domain from another country?

Clear, current rules for overseas registrants are not readily available. Contact the registry or a registrar before you buy.

Does Google treat .mg as a country domain?

Yes. Google normally treats .mg as a signal that a site targets Madagascar.

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Sources checked: en.wikipedia.org. Last reviewed October 2026.

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