Register .ru for 1 to 1 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. A person needs a passport copy. A company needs its registration papers.
Country-code TLD / Russia
.RU domain
.RU domain
in Pakistan.
Quick answer
.ru is a country-code TLD for companies trading with Russia. Anyone in the world can register a .ru name, but Russian registrars require a passport copy or company papers. Payment from Pakistan can be hard because of banking limits. A person needs a passport copy. 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 2,065 per year in PKR.
1 yrMIN TERM
0 daysTRANSFER LOCK
YesAUTH CODE
NoWHOIS PRIVACY
TypeCountry-code TLD
RegistryCoordination Center for TLD RU
RegionRussia
Best forCompanies trading with Russia
Term1 to 1 years
Transfer timeUsually within 1 to 5 days
DNSSECSupported
Dispute policyRegistry policy
01 / Overview
What is .ru?
The .ru extension belongs to Russia and is managed by Coordination Center for TLD RU. A quick fact: .ru names are registered one year at a time, and Russia also has the Cyrillic code .рф.
.ru has an eligibility check. Anyone in the world can register a .ru name, but Russian registrars require a passport copy or company papers. Payment from Pakistan can be hard because of banking limits. A person needs a passport copy. 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 Pakistani citrus or rice exporter with buyers in Moscow can use a .ru site once its papers are checked.
You can register .ru for 1 to 1 years at a time. Renew before the expiry date to keep your website and email running. If it expires, there is a redemption window of about 30 days, but the restore fee is higher than a normal renewal.
Moving .ru 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 1 to 5 days.
Who uses .ru in Pakistan
02 / Requirements checklist
What you need to register .ru
!Who can registerAnyone in the world can register a .ru name, but Russian registrars require a passport copy or company papers. Payment from Pakistan can be hard because of banking limits.
!DocumentsA person needs a passport copy. A company needs its registration papers.
✓Minimum term1 year
✓Maximum term1 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 .RU policy terms →Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .ru
Renew .ru 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.
Transfers of .ru 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 1 to 5 days. Eligibility rules also apply to the new owner.
A .ru 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 is supported for .ru. You can add DS records from your DNS panel once your DNS provider signs the zone.
The .ru registry publishes some registrant data. Privacy protection is not available for this extension, so use a business address and email.
04 / Transfer to DomainWalay
Move your .ru in Usually within 1 to 5 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 .ru 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 1 to 5 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 .ru 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 .ru.
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Real life example
A Pakistani citrus or rice exporter with buyers in Moscow can use a .ru site once its papers are checked.
06 / Compare
.ru vs the usual suspects
07 / Same family
Other extensions like .ru
Did you know
.ru names are registered one year at a time, and Russia also has the Cyrillic code .рф.
08 / FAQ.ru questions,
.ru questions,
answered simply.
Still unsure? Message us on WhatsApp, we reply in Urdu or English.
Ask a questionWhat is .ru?
The .ru extension belongs to Russia and is managed by Coordination Center for TLD RU. .ru names are registered one year at a time, and Russia also has the Cyrillic code .рф.
How much does a .ru domain cost in Pakistan?
At DomainWalay, .ru registration is Rs 2,065 per year and renewal is Rs 2,669 per year. 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 .ru?
Anyone in the world can register a .ru name, but Russian registrars require a passport copy or company papers. Payment from Pakistan can be hard because of banking limits. A person needs a passport copy. A company needs its registration papers.
Can I register .ru from Pakistan?
Yes, if you meet the eligibility rule. Anyone in the world can register a .ru name, but Russian registrars require a passport copy or company papers. Payment from Pakistan can be hard because of banking limits. Message us on WhatsApp before you order and we confirm the route for your case.
How do I transfer my .ru 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 1 to 5 days.
What happens if my .ru 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 .ru?
The .ru registry publishes some registrant details, so full privacy is not available. Use a business address and a role email.
Which is better for a Pakistani business, .ru or .pk?
It depends on your audience. .ru suits companies trading with Russia. If your customers are mainly in Pakistan, pair it with .pk or .com.pk so you own both.
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