Register .ir for 1 to 5 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. A person needs a passport or national ID number. A company needs its registration papers.
Country-code TLD / Iran
.IR domain
.IR domain
in Pakistan.
Quick answer
.ir is a country-code TLD for traders and companies doing business with Iran. People and companies from any country can register a .ir name, but IRNIC asks for ID details. Payment from outside Iran is hard because of sanctions. A person needs a passport or national ID number. A company needs its registration papers. The minimum term is 1 year. DomainWalay checks your papers, registers the name and gives support in Pakistan. Registration costs Rs 5,909 per year in PKR.
1 yrMIN TERM
0 daysTRANSFER LOCK
YesAUTH CODE
YesWHOIS PRIVACY
TypeCountry-code TLD
RegistryIRNIC (IPM)
RegionIran
Best forTraders and companies doing business with Iran
Term1 to 5 years
Transfer timeUsually within a few days once IRNIC approves
DNSSECNot offered
Dispute policyIRNIC dispute policy
01 / Overview
What is .ir?
IRNIC is run by the Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences in Tehran and also manages the Persian script code .ایران. .ir is the country code domain of Iran.
.ir has an eligibility check. People and companies from any country can register a .ir name, but IRNIC asks for ID details. Payment from outside Iran is hard because of sanctions. A person needs a passport or national ID number. A company needs its registration papers. Send us the papers on WhatsApp or email and we handle the registry side.
Here is how it looks in real life. A Quetta or Taftan trader who deals with Iranian suppliers can use a .ir site for that cross border business.
Terms run from 1 to 5 years. Longer terms lock in the price and avoid yearly reminders. Once a name expires, recovery depends on registry rules.
Moving .ir 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 once IRNIC approves.
Who uses .ir in Pakistan
02 / Requirements checklist
What you need to register .ir
!Who can registerPeople and companies from any country can register a .ir name, but IRNIC asks for ID details. Payment from outside Iran is hard because of sanctions.
!DocumentsA person needs a passport or national ID number. A company needs its registration papers.
✓Minimum term1 year
✓Maximum term5 years
✓Name length2 to 63 characters
✓Contact detailsA working email and phone number for the registrant
✓PaymentPKR by bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa or card
Need help with eligibility?
Send us the domain name and your situation on WhatsApp. We confirm the route before you pay anything.
Ask on WhatsApp 03 / Rules and lifecycleRegistration, renewal and
Full .IR policy terms →Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .ir
Renew .ir 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.
Transfers of .ir 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 once IRNIC approves. Eligibility rules also apply to the new owner.
A .ir 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.
The .ir registry does not offer DNSSEC signing at this time, so DS records cannot be added.
Public WHOIS and RDAP output for .ir 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 .ir in Usually within a few days once IRNIC approves
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 .ir 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 days once IRNIC approvesThe domain shows in your DomainWalay client area. Update nameservers if needed.
05 / Complete the setup
Hosting and SSL,
Hosting and SSL,
same login.
Your DomainWalay account also works on HostingWalay and SSLWalay. Add hosting and a certificate for your new .ir without a second signup.
Host it on HostingWalayNVMe hosting from Rs 299 per month, cPanel, free migration, Pakistani support.
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Secure it with SSLWalayDV, OV and EV certificates from Rs 2,687 per year. Padlock and https for your .ir.
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Real life example
A Quetta or Taftan trader who deals with Iranian suppliers can use a .ir site for that cross border business.
06 / Compare
.ir vs the usual suspects
Did you know
IRNIC is run by the Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences in Tehran and also manages the Persian script code .ایران.
08 / FAQ.ir questions,
.ir questions,
answered simply.
Still unsure? Message us on WhatsApp, we reply in Urdu or English.
Ask a questionWhat is .ir?
.ir is the country code domain of Iran. IRNIC is run by the Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences in Tehran and also manages the Persian script code .ایران.
How much does a .ir domain cost in Pakistan?
At DomainWalay, .ir registration is Rs 5,909 per year and renewal is Rs 6,696 per year. Transfer is Rs 2,605. Prices are in PKR and include the registry fee. Bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa and cards are accepted.
Who can register .ir?
People and companies from any country can register a .ir name, but IRNIC asks for ID details. Payment from outside Iran is hard because of sanctions. A person needs a passport or national ID number. A company needs its registration papers.
Can I register .ir from Pakistan?
Yes, if you meet the eligibility rule. People and companies from any country can register a .ir name, but IRNIC asks for ID details. Payment from outside Iran is hard because of sanctions. Message us on WhatsApp before you order and we confirm the route for your case.
How do I transfer my .ir 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 once IRNIC approves.
What happens if my .ir domain expires?
Renew before the expiry date. Late renewal rules for .ir are set by the registry and can change, so we send reminders 30, 15 and 7 days before expiry.
Is WHOIS privacy available for .ir?
Yes. Personal contact details are hidden from public WHOIS and RDAP lookups for .ir.
Which is better for a Pakistani business, .ir or .pk?
It depends on your audience. .ir suits traders and companies doing business with Iran. If your customers are mainly in Pakistan, pair it with .pk or .com.pk so you own both.
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