The .NP domain is the official country-code domain for Nepal, managed by Mercantile Communication Pvt. Ltd. If you already own a .NP domain and need to update its DNS settings or ownership details, follow the steps below.
1. How to Modify DNS (Name Servers) of a .NP Domain
You can update your domain’s name servers through the official .NP domain portal.
Step-by-step process:
- Login to Domain Dashboard
Visit: https://register.com.np/login
Log in using your registered username and password.- If you forgot your username, check the Administrative Email via WHOIS lookup:
https://register.com.np/whois-lookup - If you forgot your password, reset it here:
https://register.com.np/password/reset
- If you forgot your username, check the Administrative Email via WHOIS lookup:
- Locate Your Domain
After login, go to the Active Domain section to view your registered domains. - Edit DNS Settings
Find your domain and click on Edit DNS. - Enter Name Servers
Add the name servers provided by your hosting provider. Example: - Primary NS: ns1.sarbatra.com
Secondary NS: ns2.sarbatra.com
- Submit DNS Modification
Click Edit DNS to submit the request.
The domain status will change to “Under DNS Modification.” - Approval & Propagation
- Mercantile Communication will review and approve the change within 1–2 working days
- You’ll receive a confirmation email
- DNS propagation may take up to 48 hours
2. How to Modify Ownership of a .NP Domain
Ownership modification is required when changing the registered email or transferring the domain to another individual or organization.
Step-by-step process:
- Create or Verify Account
Visit: https://register.com.np/login
Ensure your account is registered with the new email address. - Prepare an Application Letter
- Use official letterhead
- Include authorized signature and stamp
- Subject must be: “NP Domain Modification Request”
- Submit the Request
- Scan the signed letter
- Email it to: [email protected]
- Processing Time
Ownership changes are typically processed within 1–2 working days.
Confirmation will be sent via email.
Sample .NP Domain Modification Application Letter
[Date]
To,
The Host Master
Mercantile Communication Pvt. Ltd.
Durbar Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal
Subject: NP Domain Modification Request
Namaste Sir/Madam,
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to request a modification of ownership details for the .NP domain mentioned below.
I have completed the required registration process on your official website (register.com.np) using my updated email address and am submitting this request along with the necessary supporting documents.
Domain Details:
Domain Name: www.[your-domain-name].com.np
Applicant Name: [Your Full Name]
Applicant Email Address: [Your New Email Address]
As per the existing domain records, the ownership is currently associated with the email address [previous-email-address]. Due to [brief reason, if applicable], I kindly request you to update the ownership details to my new email address mentioned above.
Enclosed Documents:
1. [Citizenship Certificate / Company Registration Certificate]
2. [Any other required supporting documents]
I kindly request you to process this modification at your earliest convenience. Please inform me if any additional documentation or information is required.
Once the ownership modification is completed, I request you to notify me via email at [your-email-address].
Thank you for your time and support.
Yours sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[Your Designation, if applicable]
[Organization Name, if applicable]
[Signature]
[Official Stamp]
Important Notes
- Replace all placeholders [ ] before submission
- Ensure documents are clear and valid
- Use the same email address mentioned in your register.com.np account