The .MD domain is the official country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Moldova. However, it is globally recognized and widely used across the healthcare, medical, and wellness sectors due to its natural association with Medical Doctor (M.D.).
Whether you are a medical practitioner, health clinic, telehealth startup, or a brand looking to establish an authoritative online presence, a .MD domain provides a distinct and professional digital identity.
Key Domain Rules & Requirements
| Feature | Policy / Specification |
| Eligibility | Open to everyone worldwide. No citizenship or local presence in Moldova is required. |
| Registration Period | 1 to 3 years initially. |
| Character Limits | 3 to 63 characters in length. |
| Allowed Characters | Letters (a-z), numbers (0-9), and hyphens (-). Hyphens cannot be used at the beginning or end of the name. |
| IDN Support | Not Supported (Special or accented non-English characters are not permitted). |
| Privacy Protection | Supported. Privacy Protection can be added to keep your personal contact details hidden from public WHOIS databases. |
| Renewal & Grace Periods | No Grace or Redemption Period. .MD domains expire immediately if not renewed prior to the expiration date. |
Best Practices for Managing Your .MD Domain
- Enable Auto-Renewals: Because the registry does not offer standard grace or redemption periods, setting up automatic renewals ensures your domain will not inadvertently expire and result in site or email service interruption.
- Verify Official WHOIS Records: You can look up active .MD domain registrations and technical details at any time using the official Moldova Registry WHOIS Lookup.
- Ready to Register? Search for your domain name and check its availability using the Rebel Domain Search Tool.
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