What is .merck?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .merck on April 17, 2026. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on September 10, 2024.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 3 name servers for .merck, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .merck haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.merck).
.merck FAQ
What does .merck mean?
.merck is a generic top-level domain named for the word "merck". It doesn't belong to any country.
What country is .merck?
None. .merck is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .merck domain extension?
Merck Registry Holdings, Inc. operates .merck as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .merck created?
.merck was delegated to the DNS root zone on April 17, 2026.
Is .merck a valid domain?
Yes. .merck is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2026, so .merck addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .merck domain?
.merck names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Merck Registry Holdings, Inc.'s policy if you're unsure.
Is .merck DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .merck.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed April 18, 2026. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.