.merck
.merck is a generic extension, run by Merck Registry Holdings, Inc. since 2026. Anyone can register a .merck name through a registrar that sells it.
| Type | Generic |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | Merck Registry Holdings, Inc. |
| Who can register | Anyone |
| In the root zone since | 17 April 2026 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap-merck.dns.business/rdap/ |
| WHOIS server | whois.nic.merck |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/merck |
Look up a .merck domain
The .merck registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .merck domain's registrar, dates, status and DNS in one place. For the raw record, use the WHOIS lookup.
New to extensions? The guide to how domain extensions work covers generic, country-code and brand extensions. For who sells extensions in general, see the list of domain registrars.
Sources: the IANA root zone database and the ICANN list of generic extensions (refreshed 2026-10-24). Something out of date? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
Who runs the .merck extension?
Merck Registry Holdings, Inc. is the registry operator for .merck. The registry keeps the list of every .merck name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .merck domain?
Yes. Anyone can register a .merck name through a registrar that sells it.
When was .merck created?
.merck was added to the DNS root zone on 17 April 2026, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .merck domain?
The .merck registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap-merck.dns.business/rdap/ and over WHOIS at whois.nic.merck. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .merck signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .merck zone is signed, so a .merck domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.