.msd
.msd is a brand extension, run by MSD Registry Holdings, Inc. since 2016. Only MSD Registry Holdings, Inc., its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .msd names; they are not for sale to the public.
| Type | Brand |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | MSD Registry Holdings, Inc. |
| Who can register | Brand owner only Brand extension: only the registry operator, its affiliates and trademark licensees register names. |
| In the root zone since | 23 July 2016 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.nic.msd |
| WHOIS server | whois.nic.msd |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/msd |
Look up a .msd domain
The .msd registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .msd domain's registrar, dates, status and DNS in one place. For the raw record, use the WHOIS lookup.
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Frequently asked questions
Who runs the .msd extension?
MSD Registry Holdings, Inc. is the registry operator for .msd. The registry keeps the list of every .msd name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .msd domain?
Only MSD Registry Holdings, Inc., its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .msd names; they are not for sale to the public.
When was .msd created?
.msd was added to the DNS root zone on 23 July 2016, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .msd domain?
The .msd registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.nic.msd and over WHOIS at whois.nic.msd. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .msd signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .msd zone is signed, so a .msd domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.