Published: 17.10.2026
The .mr extension is the country-code domain of Mauritania, a country in north-western Africa with a long Atlantic coastline and its capital in Nouakchott. Mauritanian businesses, schools, media outlets and community projects use a .mr name to show their link to the country and to reach Arabic and French speaking audiences. Use the availability form just below this text to see whether your name in .mr is still available.
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A short history
The national code was assigned to Mauritania in the early years of the internet, when the network was used mostly by universities and government offices. As companies, news sites and public services in the country began to publish online, the zone became a regular part of the Mauritanian web. Today a .mr address is most often chosen by local businesses, organisations and projects that want their online presence to reflect the country.
Who runs it
The zone is managed by a national registry that maintains the database of names and sets the conditions for registration. Registrars receive the customer orders and forward them to the registry. Because the rules come from the registry, the current requirements for holders and contact details should be checked directly before you order.
Rules in practice
- Holder conditions: the registry may set rules on who can hold a .mr name, so check whether you or your organisation qualify before you pay.
- Contact details: the information about the holder must be accurate and complete, and it may be checked by the registry or the registrar.
- Characters: a standard name is made of Latin letters, digits and hyphens. Whether names in Arabic script are accepted depends on the current registry rules, so check before you plan a name in that script.
- Renewal: keep the expiry date in your calendar and make sure renewal reminders reach an address that someone checks.
Who uses .mr
- Trading companies, shops and service providers in Nouakchott and other towns.
- Schools, universities and training centres that serve students across the country.
- Associations, development projects and community groups with a Mauritanian audience.
- Media outlets and information sites that publish in Arabic or French.
Strengths
- The ending shows at once that a business or project is linked to Mauritania, which helps local users recognise it.
- Search engines can treat a country-code ending as one hint about the intended audience, so local content on a .mr address may match local searches.
- A short address is easy to repeat by phone and to print on a card, a sign or a delivery van.
Things to keep in mind
- Because the zone points to one country, an organisation with supporters abroad may also need a generic address.
- Many visitors reach websites on mobile phones, so keep pages light and check how they load on slower connections.
- Short names may already be registered, so a name that includes the city or the activity can be easier to secure.
- Registration terms may shift, so look at the current conditions before you renew.
Tips before you register
- Check the same name in .com and decide whether a second address is needed.
- Use the exact name of your business or organisation as it appears in its official papers.
- Publish the site in Arabic, French or both, with a clear contact page and a privacy notice.
- Add SPF, DKIM and DMARC records before the first message leaves the domain.
- Enable auto-renewal and give two trusted people access to the registrar account.
Frequently asked questions
Can someone outside Mauritania register a .mr name? The conditions set by the registry decide this, so check the current terms before you order.
Does a .mr address help a site appear in local search results? It is one geographic signal. Relevant content in the right language, quick pages and genuine references usually matter more.
Should I write the site in Arabic or French? Both languages are widely used in Mauritania, and the choice depends on your audience. A site that offers both can reach more readers.
