.np Domain Extension
.np Domain Extensions are free because Mercantile, which also maintains the primary name server for NP, is providing this as a service to Nepal's IT sector to encourage Nepali businesses, organizations, and individuals to have an online presence and will continue to do so as long as Mercantile continues to provide it.
MOS-NP doesn't add any cost for the services it provides regarding the domain name registrations.
The registration of a domain name is a listing service. The listing service of names within the .NP delegated name space is undertaken on a First Come - First Served basis (except in cases where it infringes upon a registered trade names and the conditions listed below), moderated by the .NP domain's administration policies as determined by the delegated authority (MOS-NP). The registration function does not trade in, or license in any way any entity (including the listing requesting entity) to trade in the requested name.
Available .NP domains
The following .np domains are available for free registration:
| Domain Extensions | Entry area | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| .com.np | commercial | This is an open ccTLD; any person or entity is permitted to register. |
| .coop.np | cooperatives | .coop.np ccTLD is limited to cooperatives. |
| .edu.np | educational | .edu.np ccTLD is limited to specific educational institutions Ex: Schools, College & Universities |
| .gov.np | governmental | .gov.np ccTLD is limited to Nepal governmental entities and agencies. |
| .info.np | information | .info.np is open ccTLD; any person or entity |
| .mil.np | Nepal military | .mil.np ccTLD is limited to use by the Nepal military. |
| .name.np | individuals, by name | .name.np is open ccTLD; any person or entity is permitted to register |
| .net.np | network | .net.np is provided to distributed network of computers, or "umbrella" sites that act as the portal to a set of smaller websites |
| .org.np | organization | .org.np use by non-profit organizations, and still primarily used by same. |
Available .np Extension in past
These domains were available in the past but are no longer available; they can give if you request MOS-NP as a business.
| Domain Extension | Entry area | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| .academy.np | academic institutes | Must verify eligibility for registration. |
| .accountants.np | accountants and accounting firms | Must verify eligibility for registration. |
| .actor.np | actors | Open ccTLD |
| .aero.np | air-transport industry | Must verify eligibility for registration; only those in various categories of air-travel-related entities may register. |
| .agency.np | business associations | Must verify eligibility for registration. |
| .asia.np | Asia-Pacific region | This is a ccTLD for companies, organizations, and individuals based in the region of Asia. |
| .associates.np | business associations | Must verify eligibility for registration. |
| .audio.np | stereo/sound systems, music | Open ccTLD |
| .bar.np | bars and pubs | Must verify eligibility for registration. |
| .bargains.np | coupons and online sellers | Open ccTLD |
| .beer.np | beer | Open ccTLD |
| .bid.np | auctions | Open ccTLD |
| .bike.np | bicycles and motorcycles | Open ccTLD |
| .bio.np | biodiversity, biographies | Open ccTLD |
| .biz.np | business | This is an open ccTLD; any person or entity is permitted to register; however, registrations may be challenged later if they are not held by commercial entities in accordance with the domain's charter. This ccTLD was created to provide relief for the wildly-popular .com.np ccTLD. |
| .black.np | those who like black | Open ccTLD |
| .blue.np | those who like blue | Open ccTLD |
| .boutique.np | specialized businesses | Must verify eligibility for registration. |
| .build.np | construction industry | Open only to businesses within the construction industry |
| .builders.np | construction industry | Open only to businesses within the construction industry |
| .buzz.np | marketing and social networking | Open ccTLD |
| .cab.np | cabs and taxi companies | Must verify eligibility for registration. |
| .camera.np | camera-related businesses | Must verify eligibility for registration. |
| .camp.np | camps and camping | Open ccTLD |
| .capital.np | financial firms | Must verify eligibility for registration. |
| .cards.np | cards-related businesses | Must verify eligibility for registration. |
| .care.np | healthcare industry | Must verify eligibility for registration. |
| .careers.np | employment | Open ccTLD |
| .cash.np | financial | Must verify eligibility for registration. |
| .catering.np | food service | Must verify eligibility for registration. |
| .center.np | general | Open ccTLD |
| .ceo.np | CEOs | Business owners and leaders only |
| .christmas.np | christmas | Open ccTLD |
| .clinic.np | healthcare clinics | Must verify eligibility for registration. |
| .clothing.np | apparel | Open ccTLD |
| .club.np | groups, organizations, assemblies | Open ccTLD |
| .codes.np | computer and/or encryption code enthusiasts | Open ccTLD |
| .coffee.np | cafés and coffee aficionados | Open ccTLD |
| .college.np | educational | Must verify eligibility for registration. |
| .com.np | commercial | This is an open ccTLD; any person or entity is permitted to register. Though originally intended for for-profit business entities, for a number of reasons it became the "main" ccTLD for domain names and is currently used by all types of entities including nonprofits, schools and private individuals. Domain name registrations may be challenged if the holder cannot prove an outside relation justifying reservation of the name, to prevent "squatting". |
| .community.np | social groups, neighborhoods | Open ccTLd |
| .company.np | business associations | Must verify eligibility for registration. |
| .computer.np | computer technology | Open ccTLd |
| .cool.np | general interests | Open ccTLD |
| .coop.np | cooperatives | The .coop.np ccTLD is limited to cooperatives. |
| .country.np | general | Open ccTLD |
| .credit.np | financial institutions | Must verify eligibility for registration. |
| .creditcard.np | financial institutions | Must verify eligibility for registration. |
| .dental.np | dentists | Open ccTLD |
| .diamonds.np | diamond and jewelry industry | Open ccTLD |
| .edu.np | educational | The .edu.np ccTLD is limited to specific educational institutions such as, but not limited to, primary schools, middle schools, secondary schools, colleges, and universities. |
| .email.np | Open ccTLD | |
| .engineering.np | engineering firms | Must verify eligibility for registration. |
| .estate.np | real estate businesses | Must verify eligibility for registration. |
| .events.np | happenings | Open ccTLD |
| .expert.np | generic expertise | Open ccTLD |
| .finance.np | financial businesses | Must verify eligibility for registration. |
| .financial.np | financial businesses | Must verify eligibility for registration. |
| .fish.np | fishing businesses, sports, and interests | Open ccTLD |
| .fishing.np | fishing businesses, sports, and interests | Open ccTLD |
| .fitness.np | fitness and exercise | Open ccTLD |
| .flights.np | airline businesses and travel | Must verify eligibility for registration. |
| .florist.np | florists | Open ccTLD |
| .fund.np | financial institutions | Must verify eligibility for registration. |
| .furniture.np | furniture businesses | Open ccTLD |
| .futbol.np | football/soccer | Open ccTLD |
| .gallery.np | photo and art galleries | Open ccTLD |
| .gov.np | governmental | The .gov.np ccTLD is limited to Nepal governmental entities and agencies. |
| .guitars.np | guitars related | Open ccTLD |
| .guru.np | generic expertise | Open ccTLD |
| .hiphop.np | hip hop culture | Open ccTLD |
| .hiv.np | related to AIDS and HIV | Open ccTLD |
| .house.np | generic | Open ccTLD |
| .industries.np | industrial businesses | Must verify eligibility for registration. |
| .info.np | information | This is an open ccTLD; any person or entity is permitted to register. |
| .ink.np | creative printing or tattooing | Open ccTLD |
| .jobs.np | companies | The .jobs.np ccTLD is designed to be added after the names of established companies with jobs to advertise. At this time, owners of a "companyaname.jobs.np" domain are not permitted to post jobs of third party employers. |
| .limited.np | company limited | Must verify eligibility for registration. |
| .link.np | connecting to information | Open ccTLD |
| .management.np | business management | Open ccTLD |
| .marketing.np | marketing services | Open ccTLD |
| .media.np | general media interests | Open ccTLD |
| .menu.np | restaurants | Open ccTLD |
| .mil.np | Nepal military | The .mil.np ccTLD is limited to use by the Nepal military. |
| .mobi.np | mobile devices | Must be used for mobile-compatible sites in accordance with standards. |
| .museum.np | Museums | Must be verified as a legitimate museum in Nepal. |
| .name.np | individuals, by name | This is an open ccTLD; 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) in accordance with the domain's charter. |
| .net.np | network | For use by domains pointing to a distributed network of computers, or "umbrella" sites that act as the portal to a set of smaller websites. |
| .ninja.np | general expertise | Open ccTLD |
| .onl.np | online | Open ccTLD |
| .org.np | organization | For use by non-profit organizations, and still primarily used by same. |
| .partners.np | businesses | Open ccTLD |
| .parts.np | manufacturing and consumer auto | Open ccTLD |
| .photo.np | photography and photo-sharing | Open ccTLD |
| .photos.np | photography and photo-sharing | Open ccTLD |
| .pics.np | photography and photo-sharing | Open ccTLD |
| .pink.np | those who like pink | Open ccTLD |
| .pro.np | professions | Currently, .pro.np is reserved for licensed or certified lawyers, accountants, physicians and engineers in Nepal, professional seeking to register a .pro.np domain must provide their registrar with the appropriate credentials. |
| .productions.np | studio/art businesses | Open ccTLD |
| .products.np | retail or whole-sale businesses | Must verify eligibility for registration. |
| .properties.np | real estate | Open ccTLD |
| .pub.np | bars and pubs | Open ccTLD |
| .red.np | those who like the color red | Open ccTLD |
| .rentals.np | short-term ownership | Open ccTLD |
| .repair.np | general repair/maintenance businesses | Open ccTLD |
| .rest.np | restaurants | Open ccTLD |
| .rocks.np | general | Open ccTLD |
| .services.np | business services | Open ccTLD |
| .shiksha.np | education entities | Must verify eligibility for registration. |
| .shoes.np | shoes | Open ccTLD |
| .social.np | general interest | Open ccTLD |
| .solar.np | solar-power | Open ccTLD |
| .solutions.np | business services | Open ccTLD |
| .space.np | space | Open ccTLD |
| .supplies.np | manufacturing industries | Open ccTLD |
| .supply.np | manufacturing industries | Open ccTLD |
| .support.np | help | Open ccTLD |
| .surf.np | surfing | Open ccTLD |
| .surgery.np | healthcare | Must verify eligibility for registration. |
| .systems.np | technology | Open ccTLD |
| .tattoo.np | tattoo aficionados | Open ccTLD |
| .tax.np | financial | Must verify eligibility for registration. |
| .technology.np | technology | Open ccTLD |
| .tel.np | communication services | Open ccTLD |
| .tips.np | general help topics | Open ccTLD |
| .today.np | general | Open ccTLD |
| .tools.np | manufacturing industries | Open ccTLD |
| .town.np | generic geographic | Open ccTLD |
| .trade.np | businesses | Open ccTLD |
| .training.np | training and how-tos | Open ccTLD |
| .travel.np | travel and tourism industry related sites | Must be verified as a legitimate travel-related entity. |
| .university.np | university life | Open ccTLD |
| .vacations.np | travel | Open ccTLD |
| .ventures.np | funding for start-ups | Open ccTLD |
| .villas.np | real estate and/or travel businesses | Open ccTLD |
| .vision.np | eye-care businesses | Open ccTLD |
| .vodka.np | vodka-related businesses and interest | Open ccTLD |
| .voting.np | polling | Open ccTLD |
| .voyage.np | travel | Open ccTLD |
| .watch.np | generic | Open ccTLD |
| .webcam.np | web cam shows and video sharing | Open ccTLD |
| .wiki.np | an open TLD for anyone interested in community resource creation | Open ccTLD |
| .works.np | general interests | Open ccTLD |
| .wtf.np | generic | Open ccTLD |
| .xyz.np | general | Open ccTLD |
| .zone.np | general | Open ccTLD |
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Terms and Condition for .np domain
There are 14 Terms and Condition to register .np domain for free as listed below:
(Policy for Domain Name Registration Under NP CCTLD)
The applicant who wants to register a domain name under NP CCTLD must read and agree to the policy stated below:
- Domain registration/modification under .NP is free of cost **.
- The registration of a domain name is a listing service. The listing service of names within the .NP delegated name space is undertaken on a First Come - First Served basis (except in cases where it infringes upon a registered trade names and the conditions listed below), moderated by the .NP domain's administration policies as determined by the delegated authority (MOS-NP). The registration function does not trade in, or license in any way any entity (including the listing requesting entity) to trade in the requested name.
- All registration information will be considered as information within the public domain, and will be accessible using the Internet as the publication vehicle. No provision is made concerning acceptance of information under any imposed condition of confidentiality or non-disclosure. Domain registration is available only in the standard structure i.e. com.np, org.np, edu.np, net.np, gov.np etc. Please refer to np-ccTLDs for the complete list of accepted NP domains. Mercantile reserves the right to verify the domain name. It must be:-
- An exact match, abbreviation or acronym of the registrant's name of trademark; or
- Otherwise closely and substantially connected to the registrant.
- The party requesting registration of this name certifies that, to her/his knowledge, the use of this name does not violate trademark or other statues.
- The registrant need to submit scanned copies of original documents for the verification process.
- Regarding domain names:-
- Requested domain name must be of at least 3 characters.
- Alphanumeric and dash (hyphen) are accepted. The first and last characters may not be a dash (hyphen).
- Internationalized Domain Names are not offered for now. Requests starting with the characters "xn--" (i.e. "xn" followed by two dashes) may not be registered.
- Domain Names containing offensive or generic or inflammatory words will not be registered.
- Domain admin name, email address must be of the actual owner of the domain and not of the technical contact.
- Registering a domain name does not confer any legal rights to that name and any disputes between parties over the rights to use a particular name are to be settled between the contending parties using normal legal methods. MOS-NP has neither the resources nor the legal obligation to screen requested Domain Names to determine if the use of a Domain Name by an Applicant may infringe upon the right(s) of a third party.
- If a party claims that a domain name already registered violates its registered trade name, or an obvious derivation of its registered company name, MOS-NP reserves the right to transfer the domain to the claiming party provided that it had registered trade name, trademarks or registered company name with Nepal Government at least one year before the registration date of the domain name in question registered with MOS-NP. In this, and all other matters, decision of a court of law with proper jurisdiction in Nepal, if so sought, will be final.
- Any claim to trade name or copyright under .NP domain name is considered valid ONLY if it is registered with an official trade-name/copyright/patent office in Nepal. Acceptance of the listing entry by the delegated authority confers no rights to the applicant regarding the legitimacy or otherwise of the association of the name with the applicant, nor does it confer to the applicant any other rights associated with ownership of the name, or any rights to its use.
- No adjudication is made within the registration function as to whether the applicant has a legitimate right to a name. The applicant in lodging the request for a domain name informs the delegated authority that it is asserting a claimed right to a name. In the case of conflicting name request between an applicant and an existing listing held by the delegated authority, the matter will be referred to clause number (9) and (12). If they do not apply, it is left to the parties concerned (applicant and listed entity) to resolve such matters amicably, and report to the delegated authority if the resolution includes a change of registration details.
- Existing domain name may be removed from the registration function's records upon receipt of written advice indicating that the list entry should be removed from the registry, on condition that the original applicant (or corporate entity) submits the advice to the delegated authority.
- Foreign corporation/Multi-national company can only register domain that suggests its company or trade name and cannot register other generic domain. However, the applicant must have registered its company/trade name with Nepal Government.
- Except for some internationally well known domains, MOS-NP will not screen whether a requested domain conflicts with an international domain or not.
This list are form Nepal's official .np Domain Registration Terms and Conditions