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What is .mu?
Registry operator: Internet Direct Ltd — per the IANA root database.
Source: IANA root zone database, checked August 23, 2026.
Is .mu a real domain extension?
Yes — .mu is a real top-level domain. It's present in the official IANA DNS root zone, which is the authoritative list of every live TLD on the internet.
Who runs .mu?
.mu is operated by Internet Direct Ltd, the registry responsible for Mauritius, per the IANA root database.
What is .mu used for?
.mu is the extension tied to Mauritius. Many country codes are also used generically for branding when the letters spell something useful.
Can anyone register a .mu domain?
Generally yes — .mu is open through accredited registrars, though some country registries require local presence or ID. Availability of a specific name depends on whether it's already taken.
.mu and Mauritius
.mu is the country-code top-level domain assigned to Mauritius, administered by the registry Internet Direct Ltd.
.mu is the Internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Mauritius. It is administered by the Mauritius Network Information Centre and registrations are processed via accredited registrars. Some registrars market it as the .music and .museum TLD.
Source: Wikipedia — .mu (CC BY-SA)
Where to buy .mu
| Registrar | First year | Renews | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namecheap Sponsored | Live price unavailable — confirm at the registrar. | Go → | |
| Dynadot Sponsored | Live price unavailable — confirm at the registrar. | Go → | |
| Porkbun Trust pick cheapest | $51.98 | $52.98 | Go → |
| Cloudflare Trust pick at-cost | Live price unavailable — confirm at the registrar. | Go → | |
Porkbun & Cloudflare prices in USD, pulled from their daily feeds (checked 2026-08-30). Cloudflare sells at wholesale cost but requires using Cloudflare’s nameservers.
Some links are affiliate links. Prices are set by the registrar and can change — always confirm at checkout.
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