About .menu domains

About .menu domains

.MENU is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) delegated in the DNS root zone. The registry operator responsible for .MENU is listed by IANA as Dot Menu Registry LLC. Anyone can typically register a .MENU name through an accredited registrar, subject to the registry’s registration policy and ICANN consensus policies.

Who can register .menu domains?

Eligibility is defined by the registry operator and its registrars. Most gTLDs are open to anyone worldwide. Many ccTLDs are also open globally; some require local presence, citizenship, or trademark rights. Always confirm current policy with the registry or your registrar.

Registration restrictions

Character rules below follow common ICANN LDH conventions. Individual registries and registrars may impose extra eligibility, length, or residency rules.

Length

1 – 63 characters (label before .menu)

Can use

Letters (a–z), numbers (0–9), and hyphens (not first/last or consecutive in restricted cases)

Cannot use

Special characters (e.g. & # @) in standard LDH labels

IDNs

Varies by registry — check IDN support with the registry or your registrar

Features

Operational features (privacy, parking, protection) are registrar-level, not defined by the IANA root zone record.

Registry information

Sponsor / manager

Dot Menu Registry LLC

Registration services

http://www.nic.menu

WHOIS server

whois.nic.menu

RDAP server

https://rdap.nic.menu/