What is .merckmsd?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .merckmsd on July 10, 2017. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on July 14, 2016.
MSD Registry Holdings, Inc. also runs one other TLD, including .msd.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 6 name servers for .merckmsd, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .merckmsd haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.merckmsd).
Same registry, other endings
1 other TLD shares this operator.
.merckmsd FAQ
What does .merckmsd mean?
.merckmsd is a generic top-level domain named for the word "merckmsd". It doesn't belong to any country.
What country is .merckmsd?
None. .merckmsd is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .merckmsd domain extension?
MSD Registry Holdings, Inc. operates .merckmsd as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .merckmsd created?
.merckmsd was delegated to the DNS root zone on July 10, 2017.
Is .merckmsd a valid domain?
Yes. .merckmsd is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2017, so .merckmsd addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .merckmsd domain?
.merckmsd names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read MSD Registry Holdings, Inc.'s policy if you're unsure.
Is .merckmsd DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .merckmsd.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed January 24, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
