Published: 17.10.2026
The .mx extension is the country-code domain of Mexico, a large country in North America that borders the United States to the north. Spanish is the main language, and Mexico is one of the largest Spanish-speaking countries in the world. Mexican companies, schools, clubs and public bodies use .mx to show that they are rooted in Mexico and that they speak to Mexican visitors. Use the availability form just below this text to see whether your name in .mx is still free.
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A short history
The Mexican national zone grew as businesses, universities and public offices moved online. Like many national zones, it began with technical and academic users, and it later spread to shops, restaurants, tourism businesses and local services in cities such as Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey. Today .mx is a familiar ending in Mexican online life, and many customers expect a domestic company to have an address that matches its home market.
Who runs it
The .mx zone is run by the national registry for Mexico, which keeps the database of names and sets the rules for registration. Accredited registrars sell names to customers and send the orders to the registry. Because the rules come from the national registry, the current published conditions are the reference point for questions about holders, contact details and renewal, and they are worth reading before you pay.
Rules in practice
- Holder conditions: the registry may set rules on who can hold a name, so check whether you meet them before you order.
- Contact data: the holder information must be accurate and up to date, and it may be verified when the registry asks for it.
- Length and characters: names use letters, digits and hyphens, and a label can be up to 63 characters long.
- Second-level endings: Mexico also uses endings such as com.mx. These sit within the same national zone but may follow their own conditions.
Who uses .mx
- Mexican companies of every size, from family businesses to large firms.
- Restaurants, hotels, tour operators and other services that welcome visitors to Mexico.
- Schools, clubs, sports teams and community groups with a Mexican audience.
- Consultants, clinics and professional services that work mainly with Mexican clients.
Strengths
- The ending gives a clear signal of a Mexican base, which helps local visitors trust a business they can find nearby.
- It is a short and familiar ending that reads well on signs, menus, vehicles and printed materials.
- Search engines may use a country-code ending as one hint about the audience, so Spanish-language content for Mexico can match local searches more easily.
Things to keep in mind
- An .mx name points to Mexico, so a business that serves customers in the United States or elsewhere may also want a generic address.
- Many Mexican visitors expect Spanish content, so an English-only site may not meet their expectations.
- Short and simple names are often registered already, so a descriptive wording can be the better option.
- Registration conditions are specific to the zone and can change, so read the current terms before you order.
Tips before you register
- Check the same name in .com and decide whether you need both addresses, particularly if you sell across borders.
- Enter the holder details exactly as they appear in your official company records.
- Prepare Spanish content, a clear contact page and a privacy notice before the site goes live.
- Host the site close to your visitors so that pages load quickly in Mexico.
- Set up mail authentication records and keep the renewal reminder active.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a Mexican company to register .mx? Holder conditions may apply, and they can depend on your situation. Check the current rules before you order.
Can a site in English use .mx? Yes, the ending does not fix the language. Mexican visitors will still expect some Spanish content, though.
Does .mx help a site appear in Mexican search results? It is a useful location signal, but relevant content, fast pages and local references usually matter more.
