What does .me mean?
Registry operator: Government of Montenegro — per the IANA root database.
Source: IANA root zone database, checked August 23, 2026.
What .me is actually used for
Montenegro lucked into the best two letters in the personal-web business. yourname.me is often available when yourname.com is a parked ransom note. For an individual — developer, designer, writer — it's the strongest value pick going.
Is .me a country code or generic domain?
.me is technically a country-code TLD (the ccTLD for Montenegro), but it's widely marketed and used as a general-purpose extension. Google treats several such ccTLDs — including this one where applicable — as generic rather than geo-targeted.
Who runs .me?
.me is operated by Government of Montenegro, the registry for Montenegro. It has been live in the official IANA DNS root since 2008.
Can anyone register a .me domain?
Yes — .me is open for public registration through accredited registrars. Availability of a specific name still depends on whether someone already owns it, and some ccTLDs add local-presence or ID requirements. Here’s how to check whether a specific name is taken.
Should you use it?
Our short answer: The personal TLD that actually works in a sentence. Best-in-class for personal brands and portfolio sites. For the full pros, cons, and rating, read the complete .me review.