.np
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Introduced | 25 January 1995 |
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TLD type | Country code top-level domain |
Status | Active |
Registry | Mercantile Communication Pvt Ltd |
Sponsor | Mercantile Communication Pvt Ltd |
Intended use | Entities connected with Nepal |
Registration restrictions | Local presence requirement; names must be based on company/organization or brand name |
Structure | Registrations are made at the third level beneath various second-level names |
Documents | Terms and conditions |
Registry website | .np domain registration |
.np is the Internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Nepal. It is administered by Mercantile Communication Pvt Ltd.
Registration[edit]
Domain registrations under .np ccTLD is free of cost.[1] Registrants need to provide proof of Nepali citizenship for personal websites or a copy of company registration for organization websites. Foreign nationals with a Non-Resident-Nepalese ID Card or Nepalese resident visa can also register a domain.[2] Foreign companies are required to have an official presence in Nepal as a joint venture, partnership, agent, or a licensee in order to qualify to register a domain.[1] It could take a working day to get the domain reviewed.
Registered domain name must be an exact match, abbreviation or acronym of the registrant's name of trademark; or otherwise closely and substantially connected to the registrant.[3]
.gov.np domains are managed by and registered through National Information Technology Center.[4]
Structure[edit]
Registrations are taken only at the third level, under a number of second-level domains.[5]
Second level domain name | Intended use |
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.com.np | Commercial, because it is an open domain, any person or entity is permitted to register |
.coop.np | Cooperatives |
.edu.np | Educational institutions, such as primary, middle, secondary schools, colleges, and universities |
.gov.np | Nepalese government and governmental entities |
.info.np | Information. Because it is an open domain, any person or entity is permitted to register |
.mil.np | Nepal military |
.name.np | Individuals, by name. Because it is an open domain, any person or entity is permitted to register. However, registrations may be challenged later if they are not by individuals (or the owners of fictional characters) |
net.np | Networks or "portal" sites |
.org.np | Non-profit organisations |
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Registry Policy". register.com.np. 2022-12-24. Archived from the original on 2022-05-22. Retrieved 2022-12-24.
- ^ "About documents for registration". register.com.np. 2022-12-24. Archived from the original on 2022-05-22. Retrieved 2022-12-24.
- ^ "Terms and Conditions". register.com.np. 2022-12-24. Archived from the original on 2022-11-09. Retrieved 2022-12-24.
- ^ "Domain Registration". NITC. 2022-12-24. Archived from the original on 2022-08-13. Retrieved 2022-12-24.
- ^ "Available .NP domains". register.com.np. 2022-12-24. Archived from the original on 2022-12-24. Retrieved 2022-12-24.