How to register a .edu.np domain for your school

What is a .edu.np domain?

A domain name is your address on the internet. For schools and colleges in Nepal, the official academic domain is .edu.np.

Managed by Mercantile Communications, this domain extension is reserved specifically for educational institutions. When parents or students see a .edu.np web address, they immediately know that your institution is a verified, legally registered school in Nepal. It builds instant credibility compared to generic extensions like .com or .org.

Is a .edu.np domain really free?

Yes. In Nepal, registering a .edu.np domain is 100% free for verified academic institutions. Mercantile provides this as a service to the country. There are no setup fees, and there are no annual renewal fees.

However, it is crucial to understand the difference between a domain and a website. The domain is just the address. You still need the actual website — the building that goes on that address. Building and hosting that website is where costs apply. If you want to know more about the costs involved in the website itself, read our guide on the school website price in Nepal.

What you need: The document checklist

Because the .edu.np domain is highly trusted, you cannot just click a button and buy it. You have to prove that you are a real school. Before you begin the registration process, gather these documents:

• School Registration Certificate: A clear, scanned copy of your school's official registration document (PAN/VAT certificate or registration paper from the local government).
• Cover Letter: A formal letter written on your school's official letterhead. It must be stamped and signed by the principal or an authorized person, requesting the domain name registration.
• Citizenship/ID Copy: A copy of the citizenship certificate or passport of the person applying on behalf of the school (usually the principal or IT admin).

Step by step: How to register your .edu.np domain

Once you have your scanned documents ready, the actual application process is straightforward.

Step 1: Go to register.com.np

Open your web browser and visit register.com.np. This is the official portal for all .np domain registrations in Nepal. You will need to create a user account if you do not already have one.

Step 2: Check domain availability

Enter your desired school name in the search bar. Keep it simple. If your school is named "Everest English Boarding School", you might search for everest.edu.np. If that is taken, try everestschool.edu.np or everestacademy.edu.np.

Step 3: Fill out the online form

If your requested name is available, click "Register Now". You will be asked to fill in administrative and technical contact details. You should use the school's official contact information for the administrative details.

Step 4: Upload your documents

This is where you upload the scanned copies of your school registration certificate, the cover letter on your school letterhead, and the citizenship copy. Make sure the files are clear and easy to read.

Step 5: Wait for verification

After submission, your application goes into a queue. A human team at Mercantile will review your documents to verify your school's authenticity. This process usually takes 1 to 2 weeks. If there is an issue with your documents, they will send you an email asking for corrections. Once approved, the domain is yours.

Domain vs. Website: What happens next?

Congratulations, you have your free .edu.np address! But right now, if someone types that address into their browser, it will lead to a blank page.

Think of it like buying a plot of land. The .edu.np is the address to the land, which you got for free. But you still need to hire builders, buy bricks, and construct the actual school building. In the digital world, that building is your website, and you need a hosting server to place it on.

Building a custom website can be expensive. As we explain in our post on how much a school website costs in Nepal, agencies often charge anywhere from Rs 50,000 to Rs 200,000 just to build it, plus annual maintenance fees.

That is the problem school@web solves. We provide ready-made, professional school websites for a flat rate of Rs. 10,000 a year. No setup fees, no hidden costs.

Can you use your .edu.np domain with school@web?

Absolutely. In fact, we highly recommend it.

Once Mercantile approves your .edu.np domain, you simply log back into register.com.np and update the "Name Servers" to point to our systems. Do not worry if that sounds technical — we handle this entire setup for you. We will tell you exactly what to type, or you can give us access and we will do it for you.

Connecting your free .edu.np domain to our platform is fully included in our Rs 10,000 yearly plan.

Ready to build the actual website for your free domain? Head over to the school@web homepage to see how we can get your school online quickly, professionally, and affordably.