.ms domain extension

.ms is the country code top level domain for Montserrat, a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean. It is managed by MNI Networks Ltd., based in Salem, Montserrat. The domain is open for registration by anyone worldwide, with no specific residency or eligibility restrictions. It has become popular among individuals and businesses for its abbreviation potential, often used for Microsoft related sites or personal name domains. The registry operates through its website nic.ms and provides WHOIS and RDAP lookup services. The domain was first registered on March 6, 1997, and was redelegated to MNI Networks Ltd. in August 2008.