.kp is not open for registration by the public.
Country-code TLD / North Korea
.KP domain
.KP domain
explained.
Quick answer
.kp is a country-code TLD run by Star Joint Venture Company. It is not open for public registration, so you cannot buy a .kp name from any registrar. .kp is the country code domain of North Korea. If you like the word, pick an open extension such as .com, .pk or .co instead.
1 yrMIN TERM
0 daysTRANSFER LOCK
NoAUTH CODE
YesWHOIS PRIVACY
TypeCountry-code TLD
RegistryStar Joint Venture Company
RegionNorth Korea
Best forNot available for registration
Term1 to 1 years
Transfer timeNot offered
DNSSECNot offered
Dispute policyRegistry policy
01 / Overview
What is .kp?
Only a very small number of .kp sites exist and all belong to North Korean state organisations. .kp is the country code domain of North Korea.
This extension is not available for public registration. No one outside North Korea can register a .kp name. Only state bodies inside the country use it. We keep this page so you can see what .kp is and choose a similar extension that is open.
Pakistani users cannot register this name, and it is also blocked by international sanctions. That is the kind of use .kp is built for.
You can register .kp for 1 to 1 years at a time. Renew before the expiry date to keep your website and email running. Late renewal rules depend on the registry, so do not wait for the last day.
02 / Requirements checklist
What you need to register .kp
!Public registrationNot available
✓AlternativeChoose an open extension such as .com or .pk
03 / Rules and lifecycleRegistration, renewal and
Full .KP policy terms →Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .kp
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
The .kp registry does not offer DNSSEC signing at this time, so DS records cannot be added.
Public WHOIS and RDAP output for .kp is redacted for most personal data. Registration data still has to be accurate, and the registry can ask for it.
08 / FAQ.kp questions,
.kp questions,
answered simply.
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Ask a questionCan I buy a .kp domain?
No. No one outside North Korea can register a .kp name. Only state bodies inside the country use it. You can pick an open extension with a similar meaning instead, such as .com, .pk or .co.
Who owns .kp?
Star Joint Venture Company operates .kp. .kp is the country code domain of North Korea.
Why does DomainWalay show .kp if it cannot be registered?
Many people search for .kp and want to know what it is. This page gives the facts and points you to extensions that are open.
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