To register a free .np country-code top-level domain (ccTLD), navigate to the official Mercantile Communications registry portal (register.com.np), check domain availability based strictly on your official citizenship name or registered business entity, submit an administrative cover letter alongside scanned government identity documents (Citizenship/Passport for individuals or PAN/Registration certificates for businesses), and configure active primary and secondary nameservers. Applications are manually reviewed and approved within 24 to 48 business hours without any annual registration fees.
Duniya bhar me lagbhag har country-code top-level domain (jaise .in, .co.uk, ya .us) ke liye annual registration aur renewal fees deni padti hai. Lekin Nepal ka official ccTLD—.np—duniya ke un gine-chune domain extensions me se ek hai jo citizens, registered businesses aur non-profit organizations ko 100% lifetime free provide kiya jata hai.
Is registry ko Mercantile Communications manage karta hai. Chunki yeh domain free hai, Mercantile iske misuse aur domain squatting ko rokne ke liye strict identity verification rules follow karta hai. Agar aapka cover letter standard format me na ho ya documents matching na karein, toh application instantly reject ho jati hai.
Is comprehensive master-guide me hum step-by-step administrative verification process, exact personal/company cover letter templates, aur post-approval DNS nameserver mapping ko detail me samjhenge.
Technical Eligibility: What Names Are Allowed?
Mercantile Communications automated bots ko permit nahi karta aur manual registration review karta hai. Inke basic rules samajhna mandatory hai:
[Mercantile .NP Approval Rules]
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Individual Applicants: │
│ Must exactly match legal name on National Identity. │
│ e.g., Name: Ram Kumar Sharma │
│ Allowed: ramkumarsharma.com.np, ramkumar.com.np │
│ Rejected: techpro.com.np, bestblog.com.np │
├────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Registered Businesses / Companies: │
│ Must match registered firm / PAN / Trademark name. │
│ e.g., Company: Everest Digital Hub Pvt Ltd │
│ Allowed: everestdigitalhub.com.np, everestdigital.com.np│
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
| Applicant Type | Permissible Domain Extensions | Mandatory Verification Documents |
| Individuals (Personal) | .com.np, .me.com.np, .pro.com.np | Scanned Citizenship Card (Nagarikta), Passport, or National ID |
| Registered Companies | .com.np, .biz.np, .org.np | Company Registration Certificate, PAN Card, Official Request Letter |
| NGOs / Non-Profits | .org.np | Social Welfare Council affiliation certificate, official charter |
| Educational Institutions | .edu.np | Ministry of Education approval letter, institutional registration |
Pre-Requisite: Active Nameservers Requirement
Mercantile portal registration submit karte waqt aapse Primary Nameserver aur Secondary Nameserver maangta hai:
- Portal inactive nameservers ko reject kar sakta hai.
- Isliye domain apply karne se pehle ensure karein ki aapke paas reliable web hosting nameservers (jaise humne hamare Cloud vs Shared Hosting Guide me discuss kiya tha) ya ek free Cloudflare account ready ho.
Typical format:
- Primary Nameserver:
ns1.agmwebhosting.in - Secondary Nameserver:
ns2.agmwebhosting.in
Step-by-Step Registration Workflow via register.com.np
Step 1: Check Domain Availability & Create Account
- Official website par visit karein:
register.com.np. - Search box me apna desired name enter karein (e.g.,
yourfullname) aur dropdown se extension choose karein (e.g.,.com.np). - Click on Search Domain. Agar domain available hai, toh Register Now par click karein.
- Agar account nahi hai, toh Create User par click karein. Apna real email aur strong password enter karke account verify karein.
Step 2: Fill Administrative & Technical Details
Account login karne ke baad application form open hoga:
- Primary Nameserver: Hostnames enter karein (e.g.,
ns1.yourhost.com). - Secondary Nameserver: Secondary hostname enter karein (e.g.,
ns2.yourhost.com). - Administrative Contact: Apna official legal address, phone number aur email fill karein.
Required Document Specifications (Avoid Rejections)
Mercantile portal uploaded files ko strict criteria par check karta hai:
- Allowed Formats: JPG, JPEG, PNG, ya PDF.
- Maximum File Size: Under 200 KB per document (Files ko compress karke upload karein, high-resolution 5MB files upload fail kar deti hain).
- Clarity: Scanned copies clear honi chahiye, text readable hona mandatory hai.
Personal Domain ke liye 2 Files Chahiye:
- Citizenship / Passport Front & Back (Single page PDF ya high-contrast image).
- Cover Letter (Application Letter): Signed and dated request letter.
Official Cover Letter Formats (Copy-Paste Ready)
1. Template for Personal Domains (.com.np / .me.com.np)
Plaintext
To,
The HostMaster,
Mercantile Communication Pvt. Ltd.
Kathmandu, Nepal.
Date: [Insert Date]
Subject: Application for free .NP domain registration ([insertdomainname.com.np])
Respected Sir/Madam,
I am writing this application to formally request the registration of the domain name "[insertdomainname.com.np]" under my name. I am an individual citizen of Nepal, and this domain name directly corresponds to my legal personal name as stated on my official Citizenship Identity Card.
I intend to use this domain name for creating my personal online portfolio, professional resume, and technical development blog.
I have attached clear scanned copies of my Citizenship Certificate along with this application for identity verification. I agree to abide by all the terms, conditions, and policies set forth by Mercantile Communications.
Domain Name Details:
Requested Domain: [insertdomainname.com.np]
Primary Nameserver: [ns1.example.com]
Secondary Nameserver: [ns2.example.com]
Thank you for your valuable time and consideration.
Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
Phone: [Your Phone Number]
Email: [Your Email Address]
Signature: __________________
2. Template for Registered Businesses
Plaintext
(Must be printed on Official Company Letterhead)
To,
The HostMaster,
Mercantile Communication Pvt. Ltd.
Kathmandu, Nepal.
Date: [Insert Date]
Subject: Request for company domain registration ([companyname.com.np])
Respected Sir/Madam,
We would like to request the registration of the domain "[companyname.com.np]" on behalf of our organization, [Full Registered Company Name].
The requested domain represents our registered business identity, which will be utilized for our corporate website, customer portals, and official web services.
We have attached the official Company Registration Certificate and Permanent Account Number (PAN) Certificate along with this application letter. We hereby affirm to comply with all rules and regulations established by the .NP registry.
Organization Details:
Company Name: [Registered Business Name]
Registration No: [Company Reg Number]
PAN No: [PAN Number]
Domain: [companyname.com.np]
Thank you.
Warm Regards,
[Authorized Signatory Name]
Designation: [Director / Managing Partner]
Company Seal / Stamp: [Affix Stamp Here]
Step 3: Document Upload & Final Submission
- Form ke end me Upload Documents section me jayein.
- Select Document Title:
Cover Letter> File browse karke upload karein. - Select Document Title:
Registration Document / Citizenship> National identity browse karke upload karein. - Check both files in the preview window.
- Click Submit Application.
Application submit hone ke baad status “New registration request under approval process” show karega. Mercantile team manual verification me 24 se 48 hours (excluding government holidays and weekends) leti hai.
Post-Approval: Connecting Your .NP Domain to Web Hosting
Jaise hi aapko approval email receive hota hai, aapka domain active ho jata hai:
- cPanel / Server Configuration: Apne cPanel dashboard me jayein aur Domains > Create A New Domain par click karein.
- Domain name enter karein:
yourname.com.np(ensure unchecked: “Share document root”). - DNS Propagation: DNS changes globally propagate hone me 2 se 12 hours lag sakte hain.
- SSL Activation: AutoSSL run karein taaki secure HTTPS padlock instantly activate ho jaye.
Agar aap apne naye domain par business communication setup karna chahte hain, toh hamare cPanel Outlook Configuration Guide ko follow karke professional webmail configure karein.
Host Your .NP Domain on High-Speed NVMe Servers
Mercantile sirf free domain registry provide karta hai, hosting nahi. Apne personal portfolio ya commercial portal ko live karne ke liye fast, reliable aur secure hosting infrastructure zaroori hai.
South Asia traffic ke liye ultra-low latency, instant LiteSpeed caching, enterprise DDoS security, aur INR/NPR supported payments ke sath apne .np domain ko host karein AGM Web Hosting ke high-performance cloud servers par.
Frequently Asked Questions (MEGA FAQ)
1. Kya foreigner ya non-Nepali citizen .np domain register kar sakta hai?
Foreign individuals direct personal domain nahi le sakte. Foreign companies register kar sakti hain basharte unka Nepal me registered liaison office ho, valid trademark registration ho, ya local branch office ho.
2. Agar domain reject ho jaye toh kya dubara apply kar sakte hain?
Haan. Mercantile rejection email me clear reason batata hai (jaise “Document unreadable”, “Name mismatch”, ya “Invalid cover letter”). Rejection reason fix karke portal me updated files upload karein.
3. Ek vyakti kitne free .np domains register kar sakta hai?
Personal identity par ek individual apne legal name se associated ek hi .com.np domain claim kar sakta hai. Registered businesses alag-alag valid registered product/trade names ke hisaab se multiple domains le sakti hain.
4. Kya .np domain ko kisi dusre user ko transfer ya becha ja sakta hai?
Nahi. Mercantile strictly domain reselling aur illegal transfers ko prohibit karta hai. Transfer sirf legal entity acquisition, formal company merger ya verified legal authorization par allowed hai.
5. Kya .np domain ko har saal manually renew karna padta hai?
Nahi. .np domains lifetime free hote hain aur automatically renew rehte hain jab tak koi legal dispute ya terms violation report na ho.
6. Cloudflare Nameservers kaise connect karein?
Mercantile portal me login karein > Domain Details me jayein > Edit Nameservers click karein aur Cloudflare ke do nameservers (jaise bob.ns.cloudflare.com) enter karke submit karein.
7. Approval ke baad site open hone me kitna time lagta hai?
Approval hone ke baad DNS records ko global ISP servers par propagate hone me standard 2 se 24 ghante ka time lag sakta hai.
8. Agar Nagarikta (Citizenship) English me nahi hai toh kya chalega?
Haan. Nepali Devnagari lipi me issued official Nepali Nagarikta fully accepted hoti hai.
9. Kya .np domain par AdSense chal sakta hai?
Bilkul. Google AdSense country-code top-level domains ko normal treat karta hai. Quality content aur traffic hone par AdSense instantly approve ho jata hai.
10. Cover letter me digital signature chalega ya physical pen signature zaroori hai?
Physical pen signature karke scan ya photo lena sabse safe rehta hai. Low-quality digital copy-paste signatures aksar verify team dwara reject kar diye jaate hain.
Verdict & Final Summary
Nepal ka free .np domain extension digital identity aur local branding ke liye powerful asset hai. Rejection se bachne ka ek hi niyam hai: domain name legal identity se match hona chahiye, documents 200KB ke andar clear hone chahiye, aur cover letter professional format me hona chahiye.