Country-code domain · Moldova
Register a .md domain
Register a .md domain — read as 'M.D.' worldwide, or as a genuine stake in Moldova's market. .md is Moldova's official country code, but in practice it's best known as a domain hack: name.md reads instantly as "M.D." for doctors, clinics, and health brands. Registration has no residency requirement, so the hack works for anyone.
$71.20/yr
Renews at the same price. No tricks.
Privacy free
Who picks .md?
- Doctors, clinics, and health-tech brands using .md as an 'M.D.' domain hack
- Businesses building a genuine presence in or serving the Moldovan market
- Founders who want a short, distinctive ending and don't need a .com
What it signals
Registering a .md signals either a genuine connection to Moldova's market, or a deliberate branding choice — most often from healthcare providers and medical brands using it as a domain hack for "M.D."
Pros
- Doubles as a domain hack: name.md reads instantly as 'M.D.' for doctors, clinics, and health brands
- Open worldwide registration — no Moldovan residency, business presence, or local contact required
- Short, clean two-letter ending that's easy to say and type
- Renewal price at Modusdom is locked to your registration price, so a niche hack doesn't get pricier to keep
- WHOIS privacy where the registry allows it, and we configure your outbound mail authentication (SPF/DKIM/DMARC) at setup
Watch-outs
- Not a household-name TLD outside the medical/domain-hack niche, so some visitors may need the .md meaning explained
- Moldova's national registry (a division of the state-run telecom/IT authority) sets the rules and pricing wholesale, so terms can shift independent of any registrar
- WHOIS privacy and support processes follow a smaller ccTLD registry, not a large gTLD, so turnaround on registry-side requests can be slower
Examples of .md domains in the wild
Common questions about .md domains
How much does a .md domain cost?
A .md domain is $71.20 per year at Modusdom, and it renews at the same $71.20 every year — no discounted first year that jumps later.
Does a .md domain renew at the same price?
Yes. Our renewal price equals our first-year price — written into our promises — so your .md stays $71.20/yr in year 1, year 2, and year 10. Most registrars advertise a cheap first year, then quietly renew higher.
Do I get free WHOIS privacy on a .md domain?
Yes — free WHOIS privacy is included on every .md domain, hiding your name, address, email and phone from the public WHOIS record at no extra cost.
Can I transfer an existing .md domain to Modusdom?
Yes. Transfers are free and add a year to your registration. Unlock the domain at your current registrar, copy the EPP/auth code, and start the transfer — we walk you through it, and your website and email keep working the whole time.
Is a .md domain right for my business?
Registering a .md signals either a genuine connection to Moldova's market, or a deliberate branding choice — most often from healthcare providers and medical brands using it as a domain hack for "M.D." It is a strong fit for: Doctors, clinics, and health-tech brands using .md as an 'M.D.' domain hack; Businesses building a genuine presence in or serving the Moldovan market; Founders who want a short, distinctive ending and don't need a .com.