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.NP Domain

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Nepal.

ccTLD

Registry & Technical Information

Registry Information

Registry: Mercantile Communications Pvt. Ltd.
WHOIS Server: whois.registrar.com.np
Introduced: 1995

Technical Details

Restrictions: Registrants must have a local presence in Nepal or be a Nepalese citizen.
Average Pricing: Varies depending on the specific third-level domain (e.g., .com.np, .org.np) and registrar.
RDAP Server:

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General Availability:1995-01-01
Public Registration:✓ Available

Registration Requirements:

Registrants must have a local presence in Nepal or be a Nepalese citizen.

Additional Information

Country Code Top-Level Domain, representing Nepal in the DNS hierarchy.

The .NP domain is managed by a private company rather than a government entity, which is unusual for ccTLDs.

ntc.net.np
tu.edu.np

Mercantile Communications
Nepal Domain Registration
Web Host Nepal
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Frequently Asked Questions

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Nepal. The .NP TLD is managed by Mercantile Communications Pvt. Ltd. and was introduced in 1995.

Registration for .NP domains has the following restrictions: Registrants must have a local presence in Nepal or be a Nepalese citizen.

The average pricing for a .NP domain is Varies depending on the specific third-level domain (e.g., .com.np, .org.np) and registrar.. Prices may vary between registrars and can differ based on registration period and additional services.

WHOIS information for .NP domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.registrar.com.np. You can also use the RDAP service at null for more structured data access.

Popular registrars that support .NP domains include: Mercantile Communications, Nepal Domain Registration, Web Host Nepal. Check the supported registrars section for complete information and links.

As a country code TLD, .NP provides geographic identity and can improve local SEO rankings. It's ideal for businesses and individuals targeting a specific geographic market.