Country-code TLD / Chile

.CL domain
in Pakistan.

Open to everyone Registry: NIC Chile (University of Chile) America DomainsOthers
Quick answer

.cl is a country-code TLD for businesses with customers in Chile. Anyone in the world can register a .cl name. A Chilean address is not needed. You can register it from Pakistan with DomainWalay, pay in PKR, and manage DNS from one panel. Minimum term is 1 year. Registration costs Rs 5,901 per year in PKR.

1 yrMIN TERM
0 daysTRANSFER LOCK
YesAUTH CODE
YesWHOIS PRIVACY
TypeCountry-code TLD
RegistryNIC Chile (University of Chile)
RegionChile
Best forBusinesses with customers in Chile
Term1 to 10 years
Transfer timeUsually within a few days
DNSSECSupported
Dispute policyNIC Chile arbitration
01 / Overview

What is .cl?

.cl is the official internet extension for Chile. A quick fact: NIC Chile is run by the University of Chile and has managed .cl since the 1980s.

There is no eligibility barrier for .cl. Anyone in the world can register a .cl name. A Chilean address is not needed. Pay in PKR, add your nameservers and you are online.

Here is how it looks in real life. A Pakistani sports goods exporter selling to Santiago retailers can use a .cl site for that market.

Terms run from 1 to 10 years. Longer terms lock in the price and avoid yearly reminders. Once a name expires, recovery depends on registry rules.

Moving .cl to DomainWalay is simple. Unlock the domain at your current provider, get the auth code (also called EPP code), and start the transfer here. Most transfers finish in Usually within a few days.

Who uses .cl in Pakistan

02 / Requirements checklist

What you need to register .cl

✓Who can registerAnyone in the world can register a .cl name. A Chilean address is not needed.
✓DocumentsNo documents are needed.
✓Minimum term1 year
✓Maximum term10 years
✓Name length2 to 63 characters
✓Contact detailsA working email and phone number for the registrant
✓PaymentPKR by bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa or card
03 / Rules and lifecycle

Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .cl

Full .CL policy terms →
Registration

Register .cl for 1 to 10 years. Names can use letters, numbers and hyphens, from 2 to 63 characters, and cannot start or end with a hyphen. Internationalized names in supported scripts are allowed. No documents are needed.

Renewal

Renew .cl any time before expiry. Auto renew is available in the client area. After expiry there is a grace period of about 30 days where renewal is still at the normal price, but the website may stop working. When all periods end, the name is released and anyone can register it.

Transfer

Transfers of .cl need the domain to be unlocked and a valid auth code from the current registrar. The registrant email must approve the request. Typical time is Usually within a few days.

Lifecycle

A .cl name goes through these stages: Active for the paid term, then Expired with a grace period of about 30 days, then Pending delete, then released.

DNSSEC

DNSSEC is supported for .cl. You can add DS records from your DNS panel once your DNS provider signs the zone.

Registration data and privacy

Public WHOIS and RDAP output for .cl is redacted for most personal data. Registration data still has to be accurate, and the registry can ask for it.

04 / Transfer to DomainWalay

Move your .cl in Usually within a few days

Unlock the domainLog in at your current registrar and turn off the transfer lock.
Get the auth codeAsk the current registrar for the auth code, also called the EPP code. It comes by email or shows in the panel.
Start the transfer hereEnter your .cl name and the auth code on DomainWalay and pay the transfer fee. Most transfers add a year to the domain.
Approve the emailThe registrant email gets an approval link. Click it to speed things up.
Done in Usually within a few daysThe domain shows in your DomainWalay client area. Update nameservers if needed.
05 / Complete the setup

Hosting and SSL,
same login.

Your DomainWalay account also works on HostingWalay and SSLWalay. Add hosting and a certificate for your new .cl without a second signup.

Real life example

A Pakistani sports goods exporter selling to Santiago retailers can use a .cl site for that market.

06 / Compare

.cl vs the usual suspects

ExtensionRegisterRenewRule
.clRs 5,901Rs 7,022Open
.comRs 3,864Rs 4,038Open
.com.pkRs 4,200Rs 4,500Open
.netRs 5,686Rs 7,065Open
Did you know

NIC Chile is run by the University of Chile and has managed .cl since the 1980s.

08 / FAQ

.cl questions,
answered simply.

Still unsure? Message us on WhatsApp, we reply in Urdu or English.

Ask a question
What is .cl?

.cl is the official internet extension for Chile. NIC Chile is run by the University of Chile and has managed .cl since the 1980s.

How much does a .cl domain cost in Pakistan?

At DomainWalay, .cl registration is Rs 5,901 per year and renewal is Rs 7,022 per year. Transfer is Rs 5,901. Prices are in PKR and include the registry fee. Bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa and cards are accepted.

Who can register .cl?

Anyone in the world can register a .cl name. A Chilean address is not needed. No documents are needed.

Can I register .cl from Pakistan?

Yes. There is no country rule for .cl. Anyone in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad or any other city can register it and pay in PKR.

How do I transfer my .cl domain to DomainWalay?

Unlock the domain at your current registrar, get the auth code, and start the transfer here with that code. It usually takes Usually within a few days.

What happens if my .cl domain expires?

Renew before the expiry date. Late renewal rules for .cl are set by the registry and can change, so we send reminders 30, 15 and 7 days before expiry.

Is WHOIS privacy available for .cl?

Yes. Personal contact details are hidden from public WHOIS and RDAP lookups for .cl.

Which is better for a Pakistani business, .cl or .pk?

It depends on your audience. .cl suits businesses with customers in Chile. If your customers are mainly in Pakistan, pair it with .pk or .com.pk so you own both.

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