.mu Domain Name Information

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  • Time to Register 1 Day
  • Type ccTLD
  • Country Mauritius
  • Registration Period 1 - 10 years
  • Privacy Protection Available
  • Trustee/Proxy Service No
  • Individuals can register Yes
  • Businesses can register Yes
  • Is there a special use for .mu? No
  • Is there any other information needed to register a .mu domain? Yes
    2 and 3 character domains are premium priced by the registry. Please contact [email protected] for pricing.
  • Does .mu have any additional fees? Yes
    If you wish to restore an expired domain, the cost is $2000 USD.
  • Any additional documents, requirements or information needed to register a .mu? No
  • Are Individual .mu domain registrations allowed? Yes
  • Company or legal entities registrations allowed for .mu? Yes
  • Are some .mu domain names restricted? Yes
    Violating rights of third parties, illegal use and activities are prohibited. See FAQs for complete restrictions.
  • Do I need a trademark/brand name to register .mu? No
  • Private Registration service available? Yes
  • .mu Trustee / Proxy service offered? Fees? No
What is the registration term allowed for .mu domain names?
.mu domain names are available for 1-10 years.
How long does it take to register my .mu domain name?
The domain registration time frame for .mu during general availability is 1 Day.
What are the characters and valid character lengths for .mu domain names?
.mu Domain Names must:
  • have minimum of 4 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.mu); and
  • not include a space (e.g. www.ab cd.mu).
What is DNSSEC, and is it available for .mu domain?
DNSSEC is not available for .mu 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 .mu?
Trustee Service is not available for .mu extension. Trustee Service can help satisfy most local presence requirements when there are restrictions on registering a domain name.
Can I transfer out my .mu domain if I'm using your Trustee Service?
Because Trustee Service is non-transferable, you must update your ownership according to .mu requirements before a transfer out can be started.
Can I hide my .mu registration information (Private Registration)?
Yes. You can activate Private Registration during the purchase of a new .mu domain.
What is the grace period for .mu domain name?
After the expiration of .MU domain there is a "Redemption Period" in which you can renew your domain name for an additional $2000.00 USD. It is important to note however that your domain will no longer resolve on the day it expires.
Who is the registry that manages .mu domain names?
The registry that manages the registration of domain names with the .mu Top Level Domain is MU-NIC. You may visit them at https://www.nic.mu/.
  • Registry MU-NIC
  • .mu Registry logo
  • Accredited Yes
  • Dispute Policy https://www.nic.mu/policies/acceptable-use-policy/
  • Sponsoring Organization
  • Administrative Contact
    Administrator
    Internet Direct Ltd.
    48 Remy Ollier Street
    Port-Louis
    Mauritius
    Email: [email protected]
    Voice: +230-216-8888
    Fax: +230-216-6868
  • Technical Contact
    Tech Administrator
    Internet Direct Ltd
    48 Remy Ollier Street
    Port Louis
    Mauritius
    Email: [email protected]
    Voice: +230 216-8888
    Fax: +230 216-6868
  • Sub Domains
  • Name Servers
    Host NameIP Address(es)
    udns1.tld.mu 204.61.216.10
    2001:500:14:6010:ad:0:0:1
    anycast1.irondns.net 195.253.64.5
    2a01:5b0:4:0:0:0:0:5
    udns2.tld.mu 193.0.9.98
    2001:67c:e0:0:0:0:0:98
    fork.sth.dnsnode.net 77.72.229.254
    2a01:3f0:0:306:0:0:0:53