.np

.np
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Introduced25 January 1995
TLD typeCountry code top-level domain
StatusActive
RegistryMercantile Communication Pvt Ltd
SponsorMercantile Communication Pvt Ltd
Intended useEntities connected with Nepal
Registration restrictionsLocal presence requirement; names must be based on company/organization or brand name
StructureRegistrations are made at the third level beneath various second-level names
DocumentsTerms 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

Domain registrations under .np ccTLD is free of cost. 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. 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. 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.

.gov.np domains are managed by and registered through National Information Technology Center.

Structure

Registrations are taken only at the third level, under a number of second-level domains.

Second level domain name Intended use
.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

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