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A common obstacle for Nepali buyers is payment: many international registrars only accept foreign credit cards. This guide walks through registering a domain from Nepal and paying in NPR with a local method.
What you need before you start
- A domain name idea (and one or two backups — good names go quickly).
- A valid email address you control, used for registrant contact and renewal notices.
- A payment method: Khalti, Fonepay, or an international debit/credit card.
You do not need company registration, a PAN certificate or citizenship documents for global extensions such as .com, .net, .org or .io.
Step 1 — Search for your name
Go to the domain search page and type the name you want. You will immediately see whether it is available and what it costs, with prices converted to Nepali Rupees. If your first choice is taken, try a different extension or a short brandable variation.
Step 2 — Choose your extension
For most businesses .com is the safest choice. Consider .com.np only if you serve Nepal exclusively and can wait for manual approval — see our .com.np guide. Online stores often prefer .shop or .store; tech products frequently pick .io or .dev.
Step 3 — Review the price in NPR
Before paying, confirm two figures: the first-year price and the renewal price. Currency conversion is applied automatically, so the Rupee amount shown is what you are charged.
Step 4 — Pay with Khalti or Fonepay
At checkout, choose your payment method:
- Khalti — pay from your Khalti wallet or a linked bank account.
- Fonepay — pay directly from a supported Nepali bank account.
- International card — Visa or Mastercard, useful if you are living abroad.
The full list is on our payment methods page. Once payment confirms, registration happens automatically and the domain appears in your dashboard.
Step 5 — Secure it straight away
- Turn on auto-renewal so you never lose the name to a forgotten date.
- Enable registrar lock to block unauthorised transfers.
- Enable WHOIS privacy to keep your phone number and address out of the public database — this noticeably reduces spam calls.
Step 6 — Point it where you need it
Your domain includes free DNS management. Add an A record to point at your hosting IP, a CNAME for a site builder, and MX records for email. Changes usually take effect quickly, though DNS can take up to 24–48 hours to propagate everywhere.
Already own a domain elsewhere?
You can move it to Goji instead of buying a new one. Unlock it at your current registrar, copy the authorisation (EPP) code, and start the guided transfer on the domain page. Your website and email keep working throughout, and a year is typically added to your registration.
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy a domain in Nepal without a credit card?
Yes. Khalti and Fonepay both work, so no international card is needed.
Are prices shown in Nepali Rupees?
Yes — conversion is automatic, so you see the NPR amount before confirming.
How long until my domain works?
Registration of global extensions is effectively instant once payment confirms. DNS changes then propagate, usually quickly but occasionally up to 24–48 hours.
Can I register from outside Nepal?
Yes. Non-resident Nepalis and international customers can register and manage domains the same way, with pricing shown in their own local currency.