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.mx
Nic MX -- .MX es la nueva forma de decir México
Introduced1989
TLD typeCountry code top-level domain
StatusActive
RegistryNIC-Mexico
SponsorITESM
Intended useEntities connected with Mexico
Actual useNo nexus requirement is enforced, but most use is in Mexico
Registration restrictionsNone for .com.mx; other subdomains may have restrictions
StructureSecond-level registrations prohibited; registration is at third level beneath generic-category 2nd level domains
Dispute policiesLDRP
Registry websitenic.mx

.mx is the Internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Mexico.

The English translation of the slogan of the logo is: ".mx is the new way to say Mexico."

Second-level domains

Domain registrations in .mx consist of third-level names beneath second-level names which parallel some of the top level domains:

  • .com.mx – Commercial entities (actually unrestricted, like .com)
  • .net.mx – Network providers (registration limited to qualifying entities)
  • .org.mx – Non-profit organizations (registration limited to qualifying entities)
  • .edu.mx – Educational institutions (registration limited to qualifying entities)
  • .gob.mx – Governmental entities (Mexican federal, state, or local)