Domain Registration and Web hosting Information

 

Domain Registration Information

 

  • NITC registers .gov.np domain only for government offices and organizations.
  • Domain registrations under .gov.np are free of cost.
  • Domains are registered in a first-come-first-serve basis but terms and conditions must apply.
  • It may take at least 4 working days to get your domains registered or modified, though it may take longer sometimes depending on the number of pending requests.
  • Official request to NITC should be submitted while requesting for .gov.np domain registration.
  • The DNS server will be the DNS of the NITC as directed by Office of Prime Minister and Council of Ministers(OPMCM) which are as follows:

           1.      Primary DNS: mechi.nitc.gov.np(202.45.144.2)

           2.      Secondary DNS: koshi.nitc.gov.np(202.45.144.3)

  • The letter must include the following:
  • Web server IP: IP of the web server where you want to host your website.
  • MX Record(If available): Mail exchange record of your domain for email.
  • The official request can be application letter from the corresponding agency and a registration form that is available below. (The registration form must contain valid administrator/technical contacts. Also, administrator's contact address in the form should be from the head of agency).

 

Website Hosting Information

 

  • NITC hosts websites of government offices and organizations only.
  • NITC provides hosting service for free of cost.
  • Official request to NITC should be submitted while requesting for web hosting.
  • NITC provides web space not exceeding to 1 GB for website hosting.
  • NITC will provide Username and Password of cpanel for your desired domain.
  • Website Security Audit Certificate should be submitted to NITC while requesting for hosting the website.
  • The official request can be application letter from the corresponding agency and a registration form that is available below. (The registration form must contain valid administrator/technical contacts. Also, administrator's contact address in the form should be from the head of agency).

 

 NOTE:

A domain name can be selected on your own, but depends in the availability of .NP ccTLD registrar's database.

Please forward all your letters to the following address. (or to the following email address: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

GOV-NP Domain Registration
National Information Technology Center
Government of Nepal
Singhdurbar,Kathmandu
Tel:+977.1.4211917/4211710
Fax:+977.1.4243362

 If you have any questions then, please direct your questions, suggestions to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

The registration form and sample letters for Domain Registration , Web hosting  and domain modification are available below: