.med Domain Registrationfrom £259.40/yr
Why Choose a .med Domain?
The .med extension is a restricted TLD operated by Medistry LLC, designed specifically for the global medical and healthcare community. It launched in 2015 and is intended to give doctors, clinics, hospitals, and verified medical professionals a trusted online space distinct from the crowded .com namespace. Because eligibility is checked against medical credentials, a .med address signals to patients that the site belongs to a legitimate healthcare entity rather than a generic wellness blog.
Ideal for:
- Licensed doctors and physicians in private practice
- Hospitals, clinics, and medical centres
- Pharmaceutical companies and medical device manufacturers
- Medical schools and continuing-education providers
- Telemedicine platforms and patient portals
Things to know:
- Restricted TLD — registrants must demonstrate a legitimate connection to the medical or healthcare sector and may be asked to provide credentials.
- Operated by Medistry LLC, the appointed registry for the medical community.
- Premium pricing tiers apply to many short or generic terms; the registry classifies names by category.
- Use of the domain is expected to align with medical, health, or healthcare-related purposes.
Creative .med Domain Ideas
- RiverbendClinic.med — a local GP surgery's main website
- NorthStarPaediatrics.med — a specialist children's practice
- TeleConsult.med — a remote-consultation platform for GPs
- OrthopaedicPartners.med — a multi-doctor orthopaedic group
- CardioReview.med — a peer-reviewed cardiology journal
- DentalArts.med — a private dental surgery
Frequently asked questions about .med
The .med TLD is restricted to the medical and healthcare community. Eligible registrants include licensed doctors, hospitals, clinics, pharmaceutical companies, medical schools, and other organisations with a legitimate connection to healthcare. The registry, Medistry LLC, may request verification of medical credentials or organisational status, so be prepared to provide evidence of eligibility during or after registration.
You can register a .med domain in increments of one to ten years at a time. Many practices choose a longer registration to lock in their professional identity and avoid the risk of accidental expiry. You can also renew at any point during the registration period to extend the term further.
Yes. If you already own a .med domain elsewhere, you can transfer it across by unlocking the domain at your current registrar and obtaining the EPP authorisation code. The transfer typically completes within five to seven days and adds an extra year to your registration. Eligibility verification still applies on transfer.
Because .med is a credentialed professional TLD, registrant details are generally expected to identify the medical entity behind the site, which supports patient trust. WHOIS privacy is therefore not commonly applied to .med domains in the same way as generic TLDs. Organisational contact details are usually published to confirm legitimacy.
After expiry your .med domain enters a grace period during which you can still renew at the standard price. It then moves into a redemption period where recovery is possible but at a higher fee. If left unrenewed beyond that, the domain is released back to the registry and may be registered by another eligible party.