About .mba domain
.mba is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) operated by Donuts (Lone Hollow, LLC) as its registry. It was delegated to the root zone in May 2015 and reached general availability later that same year. The extension was applied for by multiple parties, including Donuts and Google, before Donuts was awarded the contract.
Who can register .mba domain
Registration for .mba domains is open to the general public with no geographic, organizational, or professional eligibility restrictions. Anyone can register a .mba domain name through an accredited registrar. There are no requirements to verify an academic degree or business affiliation. The TLD operates under standard gTLD policies, making it accessible to individuals, businesses, and organizations worldwide.
How to register .mba domain
- Search for your desired .mba domain name using a registrar's search tool to check its availability and see if it is offered as a standard or premium name.
- Compare pricing, registration term lengths (often 1-10 years), and add-on services like WHOIS privacy protection from different ICANN-accredited registrars.
- Complete the checkout process, providing accurate registrant contact information as required by ICANN policy.
- After purchase, manage your domain settings through the registrar's control panel, configuring DNS records to point your new .mba domain to your website or email service.
Typical uses of .mba domain
The .mba extension is commonly adopted by business schools, MBA program alumni networks, and providers of business education resources, leveraging its direct association with the Master of Business Administration degree. Independent consultants, career coaches, and publishers focusing on business leadership and management topics also use .mba to create memorable, topic-specific web addresses. This TLD offers a clear, niche alternative to broader extensions like .com for entities wanting to immediately signal their connection to advanced business education and professional development.
Tips for registering .mba domain
- Domains can typically be registered for a minimum of one year, with multi-year registrations available up to ten years.
- WHOIS privacy protection is generally available for .mba domains through most registrars, allowing you to shield personal contact details from the public WHOIS database.
- Be aware that some .mba domain names may be classified as "premium" by the registry, commanding a higher initial registration and renewal fee.
- Standard gTLD transfer policies apply, meaning domains are usually locked for 60 days after registration or a previous transfer before they can be moved to another registrar.