.np is the
Internet
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country code
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top-level domain
A top-level domain (TLD) is one of the domains at the highest level in the hierarchical Domain Name System
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(
ccTLD) for
Nepal
Nepal (; ne, नेपाल ), formerly the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal ( ne,
सङ्घीय लोकतान्त्रिक गणतन्त्र नेपाल ), is a landlocked country in South Asia. It is m ...
. 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.
References
External links
IANA .np whois information
Country code top-level domains
Mass media in Nepal
Communications in Nepal
Internet in Nepal
1995 establishments in Nepal
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