Register .name.pr for 1 to 5 years. Names can use letters, numbers and hyphens, from 1 to 63 characters, and cannot start or end with a hyphen. Only ASCII names are accepted. No documents are needed.
Second-level domain / Puerto Rico
.NAME.PR domain
.NAME.PR domain
in Pakistan.
Quick answer
.name.pr is a second-level domain for personal sites and blogs for people in Puerto Rico. Any person can register a name.pr domain. It is meant for individuals and personal sites. You can register it from Pakistan with DomainWalay, pay in PKR, and manage DNS from one panel. Minimum term is 1 year, and a 60 day transfer lock applies after registration. Registration costs Rs 18,591 per year in PKR.
1 yrMIN TERM
60 daysTRANSFER LOCK
YesAUTH CODE
YesWHOIS PRIVACY
TypeSecond-level domain
RegistryGauss Research Laboratory
RegionPuerto Rico
Best forPersonal sites and blogs for people in Puerto Rico
Term1 to 5 years
Transfer time5 to 7 days
DNSSECNot offered
Dispute policyRegistry policy
01 / Overview
What is .name.pr?
.name.pr is the Personal name extension under Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico is a US territory in the Caribbean, and .pr is often used by public relations firms.
.name.pr is open to everyone. Any person can register a name.pr domain. It is meant for individuals and personal sites. You do not need any paperwork, and the domain is usually live within minutes of payment.
A Pakistani student living in Puerto Rico can use a name.pr name for a personal blog or CV site. That is the kind of use .name.pr is built for.
You can register .name.pr for 1 to 5 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.
Moving .name.pr to DomainWalay is simple. Unlock the domain at your current provider, get the auth code (also called EPP code), and start the transfer here. New registrations and recent transfers have a 60 day lock. Most transfers finish in 5 to 7 days.
Who uses .name.pr in Pakistan
02 / Requirements checklist
What you need to register .name.pr
✓Who can registerAny person can register a name.pr domain. It is meant for individuals and personal sites.
✓DocumentsNo documents are needed.
✓Minimum term1 year
✓Maximum term5 years
✓Name length1 to 63 characters
✓Contact detailsA working email and phone number for the registrant
✓PaymentPKR by bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa or card
03 / Rules and lifecycleRegistration, renewal and
Full .NAME.PR policy terms →Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .name.pr
Renew .name.pr 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 .name.pr need the domain to be unlocked and a valid auth code from the current registrar. A domain cannot move within 60 days of registration or a previous transfer. The registrant email must approve the request. Typical time is 5 to 7 days.
A .name.pr 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 .name.pr registry does not offer DNSSEC signing at this time, so DS records cannot be added.
Public WHOIS and RDAP output for .name.pr 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 .name.pr in 5 to 7 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 .name.pr 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 5 to 7 daysThe 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 .name.pr 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 .name.pr.
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Real life example
A Pakistani student living in Puerto Rico can use a name.pr name for a personal blog or CV site.
06 / Compare
.name.pr vs the usual suspects
07 / Same family
Other extensions like .name.pr
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Did you know
Puerto Rico is a US territory in the Caribbean, and .pr is often used by public relations firms.
08 / FAQ.name.pr questions,
.name.pr questions,
answered simply.
Still unsure? Message us on WhatsApp, we reply in Urdu or English.
Ask a questionWhat is .name.pr?
.name.pr is the Personal name extension under Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico is a US territory in the Caribbean, and .pr is often used by public relations firms.
How much does a .name.pr domain cost in Pakistan?
At DomainWalay, .name.pr registration is Rs 18,591 per year and renewal is Rs 10,764 per year. Transfer is Rs 8,971. Prices are in PKR and include the registry fee. Bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa and cards are accepted.
Who can register .name.pr?
Any person can register a name.pr domain. It is meant for individuals and personal sites. No documents are needed.
Can I register .name.pr from Pakistan?
Yes. There is no country rule for .name.pr. Anyone in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad or any other city can register it and pay in PKR.
How do I transfer my .name.pr domain to DomainWalay?
Unlock the domain at your current registrar, get the auth code, and start the transfer here with that code. Domains registered or transferred in the last 60 days cannot move yet. It usually takes 5 to 7 days.
What happens if my .name.pr domain expires?
Renew before the expiry date. Late renewal rules for .name.pr are set by the registry and can change, so we send reminders 30, 15 and 7 days before expiry.
Is WHOIS privacy available for .name.pr?
Yes. Personal contact details are hidden from public WHOIS and RDAP lookups for .name.pr.
Which is better for a Pakistani business, .name.pr or .pk?
It depends on your audience. .name.pr suits personal sites and blogs for people in Puerto Rico. If your customers are mainly in Pakistan, pair it with .pk or .com.pk so you own both.
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