.mtn
.mtn is a brand extension, run by MTN Dubai Limited since 2015. Only MTN Dubai Limited, its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .mtn names; they are not for sale to the public.
| Type | Brand |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | MTN Dubai Limited |
| Who can register | Brand owner only Brand extension: only the registry operator, its affiliates and trademark licensees register names. |
| In the root zone since | 25 March 2015 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.nominet.uk/mtn/ |
| WHOIS server | None listed |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/mtn |
Look up a .mtn domain
The .mtn registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .mtn 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 Something out of date?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 .mtn extension?
MTN Dubai Limited is the registry operator for .mtn. The registry keeps the list of every .mtn name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .mtn domain?
Only MTN Dubai Limited, its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .mtn names; they are not for sale to the public.
When was .mtn created?
.mtn was added to the DNS root zone on 25 March 2015, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .mtn domain?
The .mtn registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.nominet.uk/mtn/. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .mtn signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .mtn zone is signed, so a .mtn domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.