Free .NP Domain in Nepal: How to Register Your Domain

If you are planning to start a personal website, portfolio, blog or online business in Nepal, you don’t necessarily need to spend money on a domain name. Nepal’s .NP country-code domain is available free of registration charges through the official .NP domain registration system operated by Mercantile Communication.

A .NP domain can give your website a distinctly Nepali identity. For example, a personal website could use a name such as "yourname.com.np", while organizations can use an appropriate .NP extension based on their purpose.

Nepali citizens, local companies and organizations, and eligible foreign or multinational entities legally operating in Nepal can register .NP domains.

For a personal domain, the requested name should be based on the applicant’s name as shown on an accepted identity document, such as a Nepali citizenship certificate, passport, driving licence or voter card.

Organizations generally need to choose a domain connected to their registered company, organization, product, service or brand and provide the relevant registration documents.

Some commonly used .NP extensions include:

- .com.np — general/commercial use

- .org.np — organizations

- .edu.np — educational institutions

- .net.np — network-related use

- .gov.np — government organizations

- .name.np — personal names

- .mil.np — Nepal military

The eligibility rules differ between extensions, so it is important to select an extension appropriate for your purpose.

The process is fairly simple. First, check whether your desired domain name is available on the official .NP registration website. If it is available, create an account, verify your email address, complete the application and upload the required documents.

The registry reviews the submitted information and documents before approving the domain. The official website says processing can take at least 24 hours and may take longer depending on pending requests.

Yes. The official .NP registry states that registration and modification under the .NP country-code domain are free of cost.

However, free registration does not mean every requested name will automatically be approved. The domain must follow the registry's naming and eligibility rules, and the applicant must provide appropriate documentation.

If you already own a .NP domain, keep your email and contact information up to date. The registry has introduced a reverification process for some domains, and domains in “Reverification” status require action from their owners.

For anyone in Nepal starting a personal website or small online project, a free .NP domain is a practical way to get started without paying an annual domain-registration fee.