What is .mba?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .mba on May 22, 2015. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on April 2, 2015.
Binky Moon, LLC operates a large portfolio of 196 TLDs, including .academy, .accountants, .agency, .apartments and .associates.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 6 name servers for .mba, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .mba haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP.
Same registry, other endings
195 other TLDs share this operator.
.mba FAQ
What does .mba mean?
.mba is a generic top-level domain named for the word "mba", and it's aimed at education & research. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .mba used for?
.mba is mostly used for education & research. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .mba?
None. .mba is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .mba domain extension?
Binky Moon, LLC operates .mba as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .mba created?
.mba was delegated to the DNS root zone on May 22, 2015.
Is .mba a valid domain?
Yes. .mba is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2015, so .mba addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .mba domain?
.mba names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Binky Moon, LLC's policy if you're unsure.
Is .mba DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .mba.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed October 7, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
