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The .np top-level domain is the country-code domain for Nepal. It is managed by Mercantile Communications Pvt. Ltd. and is primarily used by Nepalese individuals and organizations. Registrations are not made directly under .np; instead, they occur at the third level under specific second-level domains such as .com.np, .gov.np, or .edu.np.
Registrations are restricted to Nepalese residents and businesses with a physical address in Nepal. Domains must be registered under a second-level domain such as .com.np or .gov.np; direct registration under .np is not permitted.
The .np extension is a country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Mercantile Communications Pvt. Ltd.. .np was introduced in 1995.
Registration pricing for .np is not publicly listed. Contact an ICANN-accredited registrar for availability and pricing.
The .np domain was delegated to Mercantile Communications Pvt. Ltd. on January 25, 1995. It has served as Nepal’s national internet identifier since its inception. Registration rules evolved to require use of second-level domains due to administrative structure and to better categorize registrants by type, such as commercial, educational, or government entities.
The .np TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .np TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
Applicants must be Nepalese residents or businesses with a physical address in Nepal. Individuals need a scanned copy of government-issued ID (citizenship, passport). Organizations require registration certificate and request letter on official letterhead. All documents must be uploaded in PDF or image format.
The .np TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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