.merckmsd
.merckmsd is a generic extension, run by MSD Registry Holdings, Inc. since 2017. Anyone can register a .merckmsd name through a registrar that sells it.
| Type | Generic |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | MSD Registry Holdings, Inc. |
| Who can register | Anyone |
| In the root zone since | 10 July 2017 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.nic.merckmsd |
| WHOIS server | whois.nic.merckmsd |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/merckmsd |
Look up a .merckmsd domain
The .merckmsd registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .merckmsd domain's registrar, dates, status and DNS in one place. For the raw record, use the WHOIS lookup.
More extensions from MSD Registry Holdings, Inc.
| .msd | Brand · 2016 |
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 Something out of date?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 .merckmsd extension?
MSD Registry Holdings, Inc. is the registry operator for .merckmsd. The registry keeps the list of every .merckmsd name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .merckmsd domain?
Yes. Anyone can register a .merckmsd name through a registrar that sells it.
When was .merckmsd created?
.merckmsd was added to the DNS root zone on 10 July 2017, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .merckmsd domain?
The .merckmsd registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.nic.merckmsd and over WHOIS at whois.nic.merckmsd. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .merckmsd signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .merckmsd zone is signed, so a .merckmsd domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.