What is .med?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .med on December 3, 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 August 6, 2015.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 8 name servers for .med, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .med haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP.
.med FAQ
What does .med mean?
.med is a generic top-level domain named for the word "med", and it's aimed at health & medicine. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .med used for?
.med is mostly used for health & medicine. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .med?
None. .med is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .med domain extension?
Medistry LLC operates .med as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .med created?
.med was delegated to the DNS root zone on December 3, 2015.
Is .med a valid domain?
Yes. .med is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2015, so .med addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .med domain?
.med names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Medistry LLC's policy if you're unsure.
Is .med DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .med.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed January 28, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
