Country-code TLD / Nicaragua

.NI domain
in Pakistan.

Open to everyone Registry: NIC.NI (Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería) America DomainsOthers
Quick answer

.ni is a country-code TLD for businesses with customers in Nicaragua. Anyone can register a .ni or .com.ni name. No local presence is needed. 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.

1 yrMIN TERM
60 daysTRANSFER LOCK
NoAUTH CODE
YesWHOIS PRIVACY
TypeCountry-code TLD
RegistryNIC.NI (Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería)
RegionNicaragua
Best forBusinesses with customers in Nicaragua
Term1 to 5 years
Transfer timeManual process, usually 1 to 2 weeks
DNSSECNot offered
Dispute policyRegistry policy
01 / Overview

What is .ni?

An engineering university in Managua manages the .ni country code. The .ni extension belongs to Nicaragua and is managed by NIC.NI (Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería).

Anyone in Pakistan can own .ni. Anyone can register a .ni or .com.ni name. No local presence is needed. Registration is instant once payment clears.

A simple example: A Pakistani textile mill with buyers in Managua can use a .com.ni site for them.

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.

Transfers for .ni do not use an auth code. The registry has its own change process, and we guide you through it. Typical time is Manual process, usually 1 to 2 weeks.

Who uses .ni in Pakistan

02 / Requirements checklist

What you need to register .ni

✓Who can registerAnyone can register a .ni or .com.ni name. No local presence is needed.
✓DocumentsNo documents are needed.
✓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
03 / Rules and lifecycle

Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .ni

Full .NI policy terms →
Registration

Register .ni 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. Only ASCII names are accepted. No documents are needed.

Renewal

Renew .ni 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 .ni follow the registry process and do not use a standard auth code. A domain cannot move within 60 days of registration or a previous transfer. The registrant email must approve the request. Typical time is Manual process, usually 1 to 2 weeks.

Lifecycle

A .ni 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

The .ni registry does not offer DNSSEC signing at this time, so DS records cannot be added.

Registration data and privacy

Public WHOIS and RDAP output for .ni 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 .ni in Manual process, usually 1 to 2 weeks

Check the registry rule.ni does not use a standard auth code. Contact us with the domain name and we confirm the exact process.
Prepare the changeYour current provider may need to release the domain or update a tag at the registry.
Confirm with DomainWalayWe submit the request and track it with you until it completes.
Update DNSAfter the move, point the domain to your hosting so the website and email keep working.
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 .ni without a second signup.

Real life example

A Pakistani textile mill with buyers in Managua can use a .com.ni site for them.

06 / Compare

.ni vs the usual suspects

ExtensionRegisterRenewRule
.niAsk for priceAsk for priceOpen
.comRs 3,864Rs 4,038Open
.com.pkRs 4,200Rs 4,500Open
.netRs 5,686Rs 7,065Open
Did you know

An engineering university in Managua manages the .ni country code.

08 / FAQ

.ni questions,
answered simply.

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

Ask a question
What is .ni?

The .ni extension belongs to Nicaragua and is managed by NIC.NI (Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería). An engineering university in Managua manages the .ni country code.

How much does a .ni domain cost in Pakistan?

At DomainWalay, .ni registration is available on request and renewal is available on request. Transfer is available on request. Prices are in PKR and include the registry fee. Bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa and cards are accepted.

Who can register .ni?

Anyone can register a .ni or .com.ni name. No local presence is needed. No documents are needed.

Can I register .ni from Pakistan?

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

How do I transfer my .ni domain to DomainWalay?

This extension uses the registry transfer process instead of an auth code. Contact us with the domain name and we handle the steps. Typical time is Manual process, usually 1 to 2 weeks.

What happens if my .ni domain expires?

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

Is WHOIS privacy available for .ni?

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

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

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

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