Are you trying to build a website for your business or personal brand? Then one of the first things you would need — is a domain name. Let’s talk about this “domain name” thingy, and how to get one in Nepal.
How to get a domain name for free in Nepal?
What is a domain name?
Before getting into the “how to” part, let’s briefly discuss the “what” and “why”. So, a domain name is a unique address to access a website that you can read. For instance, on our website i.e. www.gadgetbytenepal.com — the “gadgetbytenepal” is the domain name, while the “.com” is a domain extension.
If it were not for the domain name, we would have to remember numeric IP addresses instead. Imagine having to pull up a long chain of numbers every time you try to open Google. Yikes.
Why get a domain name?
So, domain names are vital for easier internet surfing, alright… But why? What other benefits do they even have? There are a few reasons for that too:
Branding
One of the major reasons why you would want a domain name is for branding. Every company needs a website to connect with its audience or to boost sales. For this, they generally go with the exact brand name for their domain name, which adds to the company’s identity.
Credibility
A proper and professional domain name offers credibility. For example: let’s say you want to build a tech website and decide to go by the name “rpq”. Now, when you put up a website having “rpqtech.com” sounds way more credible than just going by “rpq.com”.
I am just giving an example obviously, I recommend you name your venture something tech-related rather than just some random alphabets like “rpq”. If they happen to be your initials, then that’s a different story.
Likewise, the domain extension adds even more credibility to your website.
How to get a domain name for free?
You can get a domain name with our country code (“.np” for Nepal) for absolutely free! All you have to do is follow these steps:
- Go to register.com.np
- Enter the domain name you want
- Click “Search” to check the availability of the domain name
If the domain name is not available, try some variations - Click on the “Register Now”
You will be redirected to the User Sign In/Create User page - Fill in the necessary details and proceed accordingly
- Fill up the form and attach the requested documents
- Wait for the approval
Things to consider
While getting a domain name in Nepal isn’t all that complex, you need to consider a few things during the process. They are:
- A company or an organisation can only get a domain name based on its name, product’s name, service’s name or brand name
- In the case of individuals, one can only register a domain name based on their legal names
- You can submit the required documents in .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .gif, and .svg file formats
- The submitted document cannot exceed 200KB in size
Documents Required
For Local Entities
- Certificate of company/firm/partnership/organisation registration
For Foreign Entities
- Certificate of branch office or liaison office registration
- Certificate of affiliation with Social Welfare Council
(Either one can be submitted)
For Non-incorporated Entities involved in business in Nepal
- PAN Registration Certificate
(Applicable to likes of Permanent Establishments or Non-incorporated Joint Venture Entities)
For Any Entities (Local or Foreign) with business interest in Nepal
- Certificate of Trademark Registration in Nepal
- Official filing receipt of trademark application issued by the Department of Industry.
In this case, the actual Trademark Registration Certificate needs to be submitted within three years of domain registration
For Individuals
- Nepali Citizenship
- Nepali Passport
- Nepali Driving licence
- Nepali Voter’s Card
- Non-Resident Nepali (NRN) ID Card
- Nepali Resident Visa (For foreign nationals)
(Either one of the documents mentioned above can be submitted)
How to get a domain name for free in Nepal: Conclusion
By following the above steps, submitting the supported documents, and keeping the aforementioned points in consideration, you can easily get a domain name in Nepal. That too for absolutely free!
