.mo Domain Name Information

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  • Time to Register 3 Months
  • Type ccTLD
  • Country Macao
  • Registration Period 3 year(s)
  • Trustee/Proxy Service Yes
  • Individuals can register No
  • Businesses can register Yes
  • Is there a special use for .mo? No
  • Is there any other information needed to register a .mo domain? Yes
    The requested domain name will be published within the of Macao Network Information Center website for a period of thirty days and is approved if there are no objections. Updated/valid documents are requested by the registry every 3 years.
  • Does .mo have any additional fees? No
  • Any additional documents, requirements or information needed to register a .mo? Yes
    Copy of organization registration from Macao SAR, (Business Registration (BR), business establishment (M1 form), or sales tax collection notice (M8 form) with company contact information and copy of trademark if applicable. Domain name must match either the company or trademark name. If you own a trademark in Macao but have no company, select trustee service at checkout.
  • Are Individual .mo domain registrations allowed? No
  • Company or legal entities registrations allowed for .mo? Yes
  • Are some .mo domain names restricted? Yes
    Violating rights of third parties, any illegal use or activities are prohibited. See FAQs for complete restrictions.
  • Do I need a trademark/brand name to register .mo? Yes
    Domain name must match both the company and trademark name. If you own a trademark in Macao but have no company, select trustee service at checkout.
  • Private Registration service available? No
  • .mo Trustee / Proxy service offered? Fees? Yes

    Don't Have All of These Requirements for Macao .mo? Our trustee service provides the required local contact information. Note: Registration for 2 years may be required on some extensions.

    Trustee service for this extension requires the following information: Trademark holders registered with Macao SAR only. Signed Notarized Consent Letter to authorize Macao company to register the domain on your behalf.

    Available at Checkout

    .mo Trustee / Proxy Fee: 710.99 USD per 1 Year
    .mo Trustee / Proxy Application Fee: 0.00 USD

What is the registration term allowed for .mo domain names?
.mo domain names are available for 3 year(s).
How long does it take to register my .mo domain name?
The domain registration time frame for .mo during general availability is 3 Months.
What are the characters and valid character lengths for .mo domain names?
.mo Domain Names must:
  • have minimum of 3 and a maximum of 63 characters;
  • begin with a letter or a number and end with a letter or a number;
  • use the English character set and may contain letters (i.e., a-z, A-Z),numbers (i.e. 0-9) and dashes (-) or a combination of these;
  • neither begin with, nor end with a dash;
  • not contain a dash in the third and fourth positions (e.g. www.ab- -cd.mo); and
  • not include a space (e.g. www.ab cd.mo).
What is DNSSEC, and is it available for .mo domain?
DNSSEC is not available for .mo domain. Domains that allow DNSSEC protect against counterfeit DNS data by providing origin authentication and integrity protection on that data. Get more information on its pros and cons.
What is Trustee Service, and is it available for .mo?
101domain.com provides Trustee Service for .mo extension . Trustee Service can help satisfy most local presence requirements when there are restrictions on registering a domain name.
Can I transfer out my .mo domain if I'm using your Trustee Service?
Because Trustee Service is non-transferable, you must update your ownership according to .mo requirements before a transfer out can be started.
Can I hide my .mo registration information (Private Registration)?
No. At present the .mo domain zone does not provide means to hide the information of the domain owner. All or partial information (name, address, email, etc.) may be displayed in WHOIS.
What is the grace period for .mo domain name?
Grace periods vary for country code Top Level Domains (ccTLD) including Internationalized Domain Names (IDN). Some registries require renewal up to 60 days in advance of the domain name expiration date. It is your responsibility to pay for your Renewal Fees in advance of the due date specified by 101domain regardless of the domain name expiration date. Failure to pay your Renewal Fees prior to the due date will result in a fee of $150 to renew your .mo domain. There may be a restore period between when the domain expires and when the domain can be registered again. In the event that you do not pay by the renewal date, your site may be inaccessible during this time so it is very important that you renew this extension before the renewal date.
Who is the registry that manages .mo domain names?
The registry that manages the registration of domain names with the .mo Top Level Domain is MONIC. You may visit them at https://www.monic.mo/.
  • Registry MONIC
  • .mo Registry logo
  • Accredited Yes
  • Dispute Policy https://www.monic.mo/monic/faces/regulation
  • Sponsoring Organization
  • Administrative Contact
    MONIC Administrative Contact
    Macao Network Information Centre (MONIC) - HNET Asia
    eSignTrust Registration Authority
    Division of Electronic Certification Services
    Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau
    Avenida da Praia Grande no.789, R/C
    Macau
    Macao
    Email: [email protected]
    Voice: +853 28716636
    Fax: +853 28716606
  • Technical Contact
    MONIC Technical Contact
    Macao Network Information Centre (MONIC) - HNET Asia
    eSignTrust Registration Authority
    Division of Electronic Certification Services
    Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau
    Avenida da Praia Grande no.789, R/C
    Macau
    Macao
    Email: [email protected]
    Voice: +853 28716636
    Fax: +853 28716606
  • Sub Domains
  • Name Servers
    Host NameIP Address(es)
    ns2.cuhk.edu.hk 137.189.6.21
    2405:3000:3:6:0:0:0:15
    a.monic.mo 202.175.87.47
    2001:f90:2:8:0:0:0:2
    b.monic.mo 202.175.87.48
    2001:f90:2:8:0:0:0:3
    c.monic.mo 202.175.87.49
    2001:f90:2:8:0:0:0:4
    d.monic.mo 202.175.51.115
    2001:f90:8:0:0:0:0:2
    e.monic.mo 202.175.51.116
    2001:f90:8:0:0:0:0:3
    ns17.cdns.net 194.0.1.17
    2001:678:4:0:0:0:0:11