Key Takeaway for Quick Setup:
Nepal provides 100% free .com.np domains through register.com.np. You do not need to pay any company for a .np domain registration. Simply set your nameservers to:
1. What is a .com.np Domain and Why Is It Free?
In Nepal, the official Country Code Top-Level Domain (ccTLD) registry is operated by Mercantile Communication under the authority of Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA). As a national initiative to encourage digital literacy and local businesses, official .np domains (such as .com.np, .org.np, and .edu.np) are provided completely free of charge with lifetime renewals.
2. Prerequisites for Registering a .com.np Domain
- For Individuals: Front and back scanned photo/PDF of your Nepali Citizenship (नागरिकता), Passport, or Driving License. The domain name must exactly match your legal name (e.g. ramshrestha.com.np).
- For Companies / Organizations: Scanned Company Registration certificate and PAN/VAT document. The domain must match the company registered trade name.
3. Step-by-Step Registration on register.com.np
- Step 1: Create an Account
Go to register.com.np and click "Create User". Fill in your full name, email, and password.
- Step 2: Check Domain Availability
Log into your account, enter your desired name (e.g. yourname) and click "Register".
- Step 3: Enter Nepal's Finest Hosting Nameservers
In the Primary and Secondary Name Server fields, input:
Primary: ns1.nepalsfinest.comSecondary: ns2.nepalsfinest.com - Step 4: Upload Documents & Submit
Upload your citizenship photo and a simple cover letter requesting the domain. Submit the request. Mercantile verifies domains within 1 to 2 business days.
4. Activating Your NVMe Web Hosting Plan
Once Mercantile approves your domain, you need web hosting storage and a server to serve your website and emails. Nepal's Finest Hosting offers high-speed NVMe shared hosting starting from Rs. 99/month:
- Starter Plan (Rs. 99/mo): 1 GB NVMe SSD, 1 Domain, 5 Emails, Free SSL. Ideal for personal portfolios and blogs.
- Business Plan (Rs. 199/mo): 3 GB NVMe SSD, 3 Domains, 10 Emails, Free SSL, Free Migration. Ideal for companies.
Simply message us on WhatsApp with your domain name and your DirectAdmin hosting account will be activated in minutes.
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