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.mr Domain: Mauritania ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.mr is the country-code top-level domain for Mauritania.

Overview

.mr is the country-code top-level domain for Mauritania, in Africa. It is managed by NIC-Mauritanie (University of Nouakchott).

Intended for Mauritanian residents, citizens and legal entities with a local representative.

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.

Second-level endings: Also .gov.mr, .org.mr, .edu.mr, .perso.mr.

Before you buy a .mr 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 .mr?

.mr is the country-code top-level domain for Mauritania.

Who runs the .mr domain?

The .mr registry is managed by NIC-Mauritanie (University of Nouakchott).

Can I register a .mr domain from another country?

Usually not directly. .mr 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 .mr as a country domain?

Yes. Google normally treats .mr as a signal that a site targets Mauritania.

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

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