.me Domain Registration India
.me is Montenegro's country-code domain, run by doMEn d.o.o., and its registry policy opens second-level names to anyone worldwide without restriction. WebJi® lists it at ₹2,038 for the first year and ₹2,146 per renewal, before 18% GST. It suits Indian freelancers, consultants and creators building a personal brand.
For Indian freelancers, consultants, doctors and creators who want a personal or call-to-action address when the .com of their name is taken.
INR billing
- Registration
- ₹2,038/yr
- Renewal
- ₹2,146/yr
- Term
- 1–10 yrs
- Billing
- INR + GST
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Last editorial update: 14 November 2026. Prices follow the dated sources on this page; checkout confirms current charges.
What is a .me domain, and who runs it?
.me is the country-code top-level domain of Montenegro, managed by the Government of Montenegro and operated as a registry by doMEn d.o.o. in Podgorica. IANA's delegation report for .me is dated 11 September 2007, and general public registration opened in 2008 after priority phases for Montenegrin interests and trademark holders. The zone is DNSSEC-signed.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Country-code TLD (Montenegro), open to registrants worldwide |
| Manager / registry operator | Government of Montenegro / doMEn d.o.o. |
| Delegation report | 11 September 2007 |
| DNSSEC | Secure delegation at the root |
| Name length | 1 to 63 characters at the second level |
| Term | 1 to 10 years, per doMEn policy |
| WHOIS server | whois.nic.me |
Who registers a .me domain in India?
Indian buyers use .me for personal brands and for phrases that read as an instruction: freelancers, consultants, creators, doctors and developers who want their own name online. It is technically Montenegro's code, but almost nobody reads it as a country; it reads as the English word “me”.
| Who | Example | Why .me works |
|---|---|---|
| Freelance designer or developer | priyasharma.me | A CV and portfolio on your own name when the .com is taken |
| Consultant or CA | hire-rahul.me | Call-to-action phrasing on a visiting card |
| Doctor or therapist | book-drmehta.me | Appointment link that reads as an instruction |
| YouTuber or podcaster | follow-kavya.me | One link-in-bio for every platform |
| Wedding or family site | ourwedding.me | Phrase domains people remember |
Larger companies rarely use .me for the main site; a .com or .in stays the default there.
How much does a .me domain cost in India?
WebJi® lists .me at ₹2,038 for registration and ₹2,146 for each renewal year, before 18% GST; transfers in are billed at ₹2,038. As a planning figure, the first year plus two renewals at today's prices is ₹6,330. Registry premium names are quoted before payment.
| Extension | Registration (₹/yr) | Renewal (₹/yr) | Best for | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .me | ₹2,038 | ₹2,146 | Personal names and call-to-action phrases | Register → |
| .name | ₹885 | ₹1,114 | Firstname.lastname style addresses | Register → |
| .me.in | ₹809 | ₹877 | Personal sites with an Indian ending | Register → |
| .pro | ₹2,956 | ₹3,563 | Professionals and practitioners | Register → |
| .blog | ₹2,700 | ₹3,267 | Writers who publish regularly | Register → |
WebJi® billing prices as listed on 4 November 2026; the renewal column is what later years cost. Checkout confirms the current figure.
Can an Indian register a .me domain without a Montenegro address?
Yes. doMEn's policy states that second-level .me names are available to any individual or corporation worldwide without restriction. No Montenegrin address, citizenship, local contact or document is needed.
- Exception: third-level names such as yourname.net.me, org.me, co.me, its.me and priv.me are only for individuals and entities of Montenegro.
- Reserved names: a list is held back for the Government of Montenegro and registry use.
- Contacts: registrant, administrative, technical and billing contacts must all be accurate.
- Abuse: doMEn can suspend or cancel names used for spam, phishing, malware or botnets.
Does .me accept Hindi and Tamil domain names?
Yes. doMEn's policy lists Hindi and Tamil among the roughly 30 languages allowed for internationalised .me names. A name in Devanagari before .me is stored in punycode in the DNS, as every IDN is.
Before building on an IDN, check that your email system, forms and payment gateway accept it; support varies. Many owners register the Latin-script version as the primary address and point the Hindi name at it. Our guide to internationalised domain names explains how they behave.
.me, .name or .me.in — which suits a personal site?
Choose .me for a short phrase or a single-name brand, .name for a firstname.lastname address at less than half the price, and .me.in when you want the personal reading with an Indian ending. No ending carries a ranking advantage; your content does.
- .me — best for phrases and call-to-action names; one-character names are allowed but priced as premiums.
- .name — cheapest of the three to register; reads formally.
- .me.in — under NIXI's .IN registry, so INDRP rather than UDRP covers disputes.
Transfers, renewals and hosting for a .me name
doMEn blocks registrar-to-registrar transfers for 5 days after a name is created, and a completed transfer adds one year to the term. .me names renew automatically at the registry on expiry, but your registrar's own grace and redemption windows decide what happens if you do not pay, so keep auto-renew on; the domain renewal guide explains those stages. A portfolio runs well on WordPress hosting, and moving an existing name follows domain transfer.
Frequently asked questions
Is .me run by Montenegro?
The Government of Montenegro is the manager on the IANA record, and doMEn d.o.o. runs the registry under that authority. doMEn does not sell to the public directly; names are sold through accredited registrars and their resellers, including WebJi®.
Does a .me domain help me rank in India?
It neither helps nor hurts on its own. Google treats .me as a generic-style ending rather than targeting Montenegro, so a .me site can rank in India on the strength of its content, links and speed.
Can I get a one-letter .me domain?
The registry allows second-level names of a single character, but such names are typically premium or already taken. If one is available it is quoted at its premium price before you pay.
How are .me trademark disputes handled?
Under the .ME UDRP, which follows the global UDRP model. Complaints can be filed with WIPO, ADNDRC or the National Arbitration Forum, according to doMEn's dispute policy.
What should I budget for .me over five years?
About ₹10,622 before 18% GST as a planning figure: ₹2,038 for the first year plus four yearly renewals at today's ₹2,146 (₹8,584). Renewal prices can change, and checkout confirms the charge for any multi-year term.
Registry facts checked against IANA and doMEn's policy page on 15 November 2026 · Reviewed by the WebJi® team, Jaipur.
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