All TLDs / .mx
What is .mx?
Registry operator: NIC-Mexico ITESM - Campus Monterrey — per the IANA root database.
Source: IANA root zone database, checked August 23, 2026.
Is .mx a real domain extension?
Yes — .mx 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 .mx?
.mx is operated by NIC-Mexico ITESM - Campus Monterrey, the registry responsible for Mexico, per the IANA root database.
What is .mx used for?
.mx is the extension tied to Mexico. Many country codes are also used generically for branding when the letters spell something useful.
Can anyone register a .mx domain?
Generally yes — .mx 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.
.mx and Mexico
.mx is the country-code top-level domain assigned to Mexico, administered by the registry NIC-Mexico ITESM - Campus Monterrey.
.mx is the Internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Mexico, which in 2009 was re-opened to new registrations by NIC México. In 2009, the .mx ccTLD was rolled out in three steps:Sunrise period from 1 May to 31 July 2009, waiting period, registrants who have already registered any other .MX second-level domain were able to register their domain for one year Waiting period from 1 August to 31 August 2009, to set up the domains registered in the Sunrise period, and to resolve domain name disputes Initial registration period from 1 September to 31 October 2009; in this part the registration will be done with the policy first-come, first-served and only for one year with a special set of prices.
Source: Wikipedia — .mx (CC BY-SA)
Where to buy .mx
| 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 | $35.57 | $41.23 | Go → |
| Cloudflare Trust pick at-cost | $30.70 | $30.70 | 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.
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