How to Buy a Domain in Nepal (Registrar, Payment & Setup)
Choose a registrar, pick the right TLD, pay from Nepal, and point DNS correctly.
By DigitalNepal · Updated 2026-10-04
A domain costs yearly and lives at a registrar. Pick a known registrar, a clean .com (or .com.np free via Mercantile with local presence), and pay with an accepted method.
Steps
1Pick the name first
Short, spellable, no hyphens or numbers. Check social handle availability at the same time.
2Compare registrars
Compare first-year vs renewal price (renewals jump), free WHOIS privacy, and transfer-out ease.
3Pay from Nepal
International cards, virtual dollar cards where accepted, or resellers accepting local wallets. Confirm total in USD/NPR first.
4Lock it down
Enable registrar lock, WHOIS privacy, and 2FA on the registrar account immediately.
Good to know: Set calendar reminders 30 days before expiry. Expired domains enter costly redemption fast.
FAQ
.com or .com.np?
.com for global reach; .com.np is free for registered Nepali entities via Mercantile with paperwork.
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