Geographic TLD / Region specific

.PARIS domain
in Pakistan.

Open to everyone Registry: City of Paris Europe DomainsOthers
Quick answer

.paris is a geographic TLD for businesses, events and people based in Paris. Anyone with a link to Paris can register a .paris domain. The registry expects a real connection to the city, but no documents are checked at signup. 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 6,228 per year in PKR.

1 yrMIN TERM
60 daysTRANSFER LOCK
YesAUTH CODE
YesWHOIS PRIVACY
TypeGeographic TLD
RegistryCity of Paris
RegionRegion specific
Best forBusinesses, events and people based in Paris
Term1 to 10 years
Transfer time5 to 7 days
DNSSECSupported
Dispute policyUDRP
01 / Overview

What is .paris?

The .paris extension is the city domain of Paris, France, and is used by shops, hotels and people in the city. A quick fact: The .paris extension is run by the City of Paris itself and opened to the public in 2014.

There is no eligibility barrier for .paris. Anyone with a link to Paris can register a .paris domain. The registry expects a real connection to the city, but no documents are checked at signup. Pay in PKR, add your nameservers and you are online.

A Pakistani restaurant owner in Paris can use a .paris name so local diners know it is a city business. That is the kind of use .paris is built for.

Terms run from 1 to 10 years. Longer terms lock in the price and avoid yearly reminders. Expired names can usually be restored within 30 days at a higher fee.

Moving .paris 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 .paris in Pakistan

02 / Requirements checklist

What you need to register .paris

✓Who can registerAnyone with a link to Paris can register a .paris domain. The registry expects a real connection to the city, but no documents are checked at signup.
✓DocumentsNo documents are needed.
✓Minimum term1 year
✓Maximum term10 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 lifecycle

Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .paris

Full .PARIS policy terms →
Registration

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

Renewal

Renew .paris 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. After that comes a redemption period of about 30 days with a higher restore fee. When all periods end, the name is released and anyone can register it.

Transfer

Transfers of .paris 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.

Lifecycle

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

DNSSEC

DNSSEC is supported for .paris. 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 .paris 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 .paris 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 .paris 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,
same login.

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

Real life example

A Pakistani restaurant owner in Paris can use a .paris name so local diners know it is a city business.

06 / Compare

.paris vs the usual suspects

ExtensionRegisterRenewRule
.parisRs 6,228Rs 7,057Open
.comRs 3,864Rs 4,038Open
.com.pkRs 4,200Rs 4,500Open
.netRs 5,686Rs 7,065Open
Did you know

The .paris extension is run by the City of Paris itself and opened to the public in 2014.

08 / FAQ

.paris questions,
answered simply.

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

Ask a question
What is .paris?

The .paris extension is the city domain of Paris, France, and is used by shops, hotels and people in the city. The .paris extension is run by the City of Paris itself and opened to the public in 2014.

How much does a .paris domain cost in Pakistan?

At DomainWalay, .paris registration is Rs 6,228 per year and renewal is Rs 7,057 per year. Transfer is Rs 5,882. Prices are in PKR and include the registry fee. Bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa and cards are accepted.

Who can register .paris?

Anyone with a link to Paris can register a .paris domain. The registry expects a real connection to the city, but no documents are checked at signup. No documents are needed.

Can I register .paris from Pakistan?

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

How do I transfer my .paris 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 .paris domain expires?

Renew it as soon as possible. There is a short grace period of about 30 days at the normal price. After that, a redemption period of about 30 days applies with a higher restore fee. Then the name is deleted and anyone can register it.

Is WHOIS privacy available for .paris?

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

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

It depends on your audience. .paris suits businesses, events and people based in Paris. If your customers are mainly in Pakistan, pair it with .pk or .com.pk so you own both.

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