.mv

Overview

• .mv is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the Republic of Maldives.
• It is administered by Dhiraagu (listed in some sources as Dhivehi Raajjeyge Gulhun PLC / Dhiraagu Pvt. Ltd.).
• The namespace is intended for entities connected with the Maldives and is used especially by government-related sites.

History

• Introduced / implemented on 25 September 1996.
• Registry/sponsor: Dhiraagu (registry operator named on the IANA Root Zone is Dhiraagu Pvt. Ltd.; some sources reference Dhivehi Raajjeyge Gulhun PLC).
• The registry has historically not published extensive online registration procedures; web hosting and domain services have been a small part of Dhiraagu's reported business activity.

Usage and Audience

• Predominant users are Maldivian government agencies and large businesses.
• Smaller companies and organisations often prefer generic TLDs such as .com or .net, citing registration availability and maintenance issues.

Registration Rules

• Structure:
  • Registrations are permitted directly at the second level (example: example.mv) or at the third level beneath a number of second-level labels.
• Second-level domains available (commonly listed):
  • .aero.mv (Aviation)
  • .biz.mv (Business organisations)
  • .com.mv (Commercial)
  • .coop.mv (Cooperative organisations)
  • .edu.mv (Educational institutions)
  • .gov.mv (Government)
  • .info.mv (Information)
  • .int.mv (International organizations)
  • .mil.mv (Military)
  • .museum.mv (Museums)
  • .name.mv (Personal)
  • .net.mv (Networks)
  • .org.mv (Organisations)
  • .pro.mv (Professionals)
• Restrictions and eligibility:
  • Wikipedia notes: no restrictions for .com.mv and .org.mv; other subdomains may have restrictions.
  • TLD-List reports that any individual, company, or organization can buy a .mv domain but priority is given to those with a connection to the Maldives, and there are no nationality/residency restrictions.
  • The registry's public website (as of cited reporting) does not display application forms or detailed registration procedures.

SEO and Brand Impact

• Brand positioning:
  • .mv is associated with Maldivian government and official entities, which can convey local authority and trust for Maldives-related content.
• Adoption and visibility:
  • Limited online registration options, lack of widely available online WHOIS/registration interfaces, and maintenance considerations have reduced broader adoption among smaller organisations, which may limit general consumer recognition compared with popular gTLDs (.com, .net).

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domain:       MV

organisation: Dhivehi Raajjeyge Gulhun PLC
address:      Dhiraagu Head Office,
address:      Ameenee Magu,
address:      P.O. Box 2082,
address:      Male Maafannu 20403
address:      Maldives

contact:      administrative
name:         NOC Engineer
organisation: Dhivehi Raajjeyge Gulhun PLC
address:      Dhiraagu Head Office,
address:      Ameenee Magu,
address:      P.O. Box 2082,
address:      Male Maafannu 20403
address:      Maldives
phone:        +960 3311222
fax-no:       +960 3328132
e-mail:       noc@dhiraagu.com.mv

contact:      technical
name:         Network Administrator - NOC
organisation: Dhivehi Raajjeyge Gulhun PLC
address:      Dhiraagu Head Office,
address:      Ameenee Magu,
address:      P.O. Box 2082,
address:      Male Maafannu 20403
address:      Maldives
phone:        +960 3311222
fax-no:       +960 3328132
e-mail:       noc@dhiraagu.com.mv

nserver:      MV-NS.ANYCAST.PCH.NET 204.61.216.24
nserver:      NS.DHIVEHINET.NET.MV 202.1.192.196
nserver:      NS2.DHIVEHINET.NET.MV 202.1.201.201

whois:        

status:       ACTIVE
remarks:      Registration information: 

created:      1996-09-25
changed:      2024-10-28
source:       IANA