Register a .com.np Domain

 

 

The .np domain is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Nepal and free of cost. It's managed by Mercantile Communications Pvt. Ltd. and is commonly used for websites based in Nepal. The ".com.np" extension is typically used for commercial entities, but there are also other extensions like .edu.np for educational institutions, .gov.np for government entities, and .org.np for organizations. Getting a .np domain often involves certain requirements and procedures set by the registry.

Link: Nepal's official .np Domain Registration (register.com.np)

To register a .com.np domain, you must follow the guidelines set by the Nepal Network Information Center (NNIC), the regulatory body responsible for managing .np domain registrations. Here's a general description of the process:

Requirement to register free .com.np domain

To register a free .com.np domain, we need the following item:

·         Official document related to the domain name we are requesting.

·         Domain request Cover Letter/Application signed by the applicant.

·         Domain Name Server Address.

Let’s go through each element and prepare it one by one.

1. Required Official document:

First, You will need a supporting document related to your domain name. You can use Nepalese citizenship, Passport, or Driving license to request the domain. Submitted documents should be related to the domain name you are trying to register. For example, By submitting Citizenship of Manoj Tamang, you can’t register the domain mahesh.com.np. You can use variations of your name like manoj.com.np, manojtamang.com.np, tamangmanoj.com.np, and more.

This document must be scanned in image format (jpg, jpeg), and the image size should be less than 200KB. If you are submitting your citizenship, then the scanned image should contain both the front and back parts of your citizenship.

2. Application / Cover Letter for .com.np domain registration

Along with the official document, you will need a Domain request Application / Cover Letter.

·         Write the application/cover letter on white paper. [you can use the below sample cover letter as a template].

·         Screenshot  it or you can directly write an application on white paper and scan in image format.

 

.com.np registration Sample Cover letter/ Application

You can take this sample cover letter and write it on your own, or you can use these templates and make appropriate changes to the highlighted part.

 

Date: 23 March 2024

 

Mercantile Communications Pvt. Ltd.  

Durbar Marg, Kathmandu

 

Subject: Request for Approval of  Domain

 

Dear Sir/Madam,

 I am writing to formally request approval for the registration of the ……………………………..com.np domain. My name is (Your Name), and I have completed all necessary documentation as per your requirements for the registration process.

 I have attached a scanned copy of my citizenship document along with this letter, as required for the registration process.

 I kindly request your prompt approval of my domain registration request so that I can proceed with the development of my online presence.

 Thank you for considering my request. Should you require any further information or clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me at the provided contact details.

 

Sincerely,

(Your Name)

3. Domain Name Server Address

In simple terms, Domain Name Server addresses are the special address that points your domain name to the hosting server you are using. Domain Name Server is also called DNS or Name Server. To host any website, you will need hosting space to save your application code. When you buy hosting space, they will provide you with their Domain Name Address configured in their hosting.

Every hosting provider provides at least 2 name servers (Primary name server, Secondary name server). Generally, it looks like ns1.hostingurl.com and ns2.hostingurl.com. We can also use Cloudflare’s free DNS system.

If you already have a hosting server, then use the provided DNS Address. If you haven’t bought it yet, then you can use the Name Server of any hosting provider that you are likely to host later. In case, If you use another hosting, you can easily change the nameservers from the admin panel.

For example, If you are hosting with Cloudflare, then you can use the below Name Server

Primary Name Server: bristol.ns.cloudflare.com
Secondary Name Server: max.ns.cloudflare.com

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Steps to Register Free .np Domain Name in Nepal

Now, we have everything needed to register a free .com.np domain in Nepal. So, let’s dig into the registration process step by step:

1. Create an account on register.com.np:

Register.com.np is the official portal of the NP ccTLD domain. You will need an account on register.com.np to register any NP ccTLD domain (.np domain). To create an account:

·         Go to  https://register.com.np/register

·         Enter all details (Full Name, Email, Password) and click on “Create Account”

 

 

·         You will see a success message “Thank You for Registering! Please check your email to activate your account”.

·         Check your email and click on verify button.

 

 

2. Check for Domain Availability

Now, you need to find out if the domain you want to register is available or not. These .np domains are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis.

·         Log In at register.com.np/login

·         Check if the domain name you want to register is available or not.
For example, to check if manojtamang53.com.np is available or not, enter manojtamang53 in the text box, select .com.np from the dropdown then press search. The domain must be related to your name or business otherwise, it won’t get approved.

  

·         If it’s available, proceed to registration by clicking “Register Now” else, search for another domain name.

 

 3. Fill Domain request online form

Now, fill in all form details carefully and press “save and continue”. Name Server (Domain Name Server Address), Administrative details are mandatory. Field with the star is mandatory, and you can skip others if not applicable to you; like, if you are requesting a domain for yourself, then you can skip the Organization name field.

If you have a different person to manage the technical task, then you need to fill in the technical detail section otherwise, check  “Copy administrative contact”. Now, press Save & Continue.

You can change the name server in the future; however, it may take time to update.

4. Submitting Document

After that, submit the required document and continue. To submit a document, select the document title from the drop-down and upload the respective document, then click save for each document. All documents must be in image format ( jpg, jpeg).

 

5. Checking for Domain status.

You have just completed the domain registration process. Now, your domain will be reviewed by the NP ccTLD team (Mercantile). If you have submitted all the information and supporting documents correctly, your domain will be approved in one-two business days.

You can check your requested domain status in Domain Dashboard. When you log in to register.com.np, you will be landed on Dashboard. Also, you can easily find the dashboard by clicking your name in the top right section.

When the domain is in the review process, it will be listed under New request/under approval. Once it’s get approved, the domain will be moved to the Active domain section.