.me domain lifecycle
.me is operated by doMEn d.o.o. (joint-venture, licensed by the Government of Montenegro). Approximately 80 days from expiry to drop. Personal sites, About-Me pages, personal brands.
At a glance
What .me is for
.me is the Montenegro ccTLD opened to global registration in 2008. It is positioned as the "personal" TLD — domain.me, about.me, and similar uses make the second-person framing natural.
Registrations are around 1 million. Pricing is mid-tier. The lifecycle is the standard ICANN gTLD model.
Adoption peaked around 2012-2015 and has been steady since. Growth has slowed as personal-site culture moved toward platforms (LinkedIn, personal sites on Substack/Notion).
Best fit: Individuals building a personal brand site or about-me page.
Special rules and quirks
- Open registration globally; no Montenegro residency required.
- Premium tier reserved short names.
Buyer notes
- Lifecycle matches gTLDs.
- Drop catching is light; manual registration usually works.
Frequently asked questions
Is .me only for personal sites?
No. There is no use restriction. The branding is personal but business use is fine.
How long does an expired .me take to drop?
About 80 days, standard 45+30+5 pattern.
Do I need to be in Montenegro?
No. Open registration globally.
Are firstname.me or lastname.me available?
Common first/last names are typically taken or held as premiums. Niche or international names are often available.
Who runs .me?
doMEn doo, the Montenegrin national registry, in partnership with GoDaddy Registry for back-end services.
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