Country-code TLD / San Marino

.SM domain
in Pakistan.

Documents needed Registry: Telecom Italia San Marino Europe DomainsOthers
Quick answer

.sm is a country-code TLD for companies and trademark owners in San Marino. Only companies registered in San Marino, or owners of a trademark registered there, can register a .sm name. You need a San Marino company registration or trademark certificate. The minimum term is 1 year. DomainWalay checks your papers, registers the name and gives support in Pakistan.

1 yrMIN TERM
0 daysTRANSFER LOCK
NoAUTH CODE
YesWHOIS PRIVACY
TypeCountry-code TLD
RegistryTelecom Italia San Marino
RegionSan Marino
Best forCompanies and trademark owners in San Marino
Term1 to 1 years
Transfer timeManual process, usually 1 to 2 weeks
DNSSECNot offered
Dispute policyRegistry policy
01 / Overview

What is .sm?

San Marino is a tiny republic surrounded by Italy and one of the oldest states in the world. .sm is the country code domain of San Marino.

.sm has an eligibility check. Only companies registered in San Marino, or owners of a trademark registered there, can register a .sm name. You need a San Marino company registration or trademark certificate. Send us the papers on WhatsApp or email and we handle the registry side.

This name is not practical for most Pakistani users unless they own a trademark or company in San Marino. That is the kind of use .sm is built for.

Terms run from 1 to 1 years. Longer terms lock in the price and avoid yearly reminders. Once a name expires, recovery depends on registry rules.

Transfers for .sm 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 .sm in Pakistan

02 / Requirements checklist

What you need to register .sm

!Who can registerOnly companies registered in San Marino, or owners of a trademark registered there, can register a .sm name.
!DocumentsYou need a San Marino company registration or trademark certificate.
✓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.

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03 / Rules and lifecycle

Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .sm

Full .SM policy terms →
Registration

Register .sm 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. You need a San Marino company registration or trademark certificate.

Renewal

Renew .sm 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 .sm follow the registry process and do not use a standard auth code. The registrant email must approve the request. Typical time is Manual process, usually 1 to 2 weeks. Eligibility rules also apply to the new owner.

Lifecycle

A .sm 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 .sm 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 .sm 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 .sm in Manual process, usually 1 to 2 weeks

Check the registry rule.sm 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 .sm without a second signup.

Real life example

This name is not practical for most Pakistani users unless they own a trademark or company in San Marino.

06 / Compare

.sm vs the usual suspects

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

San Marino is a tiny republic surrounded by Italy and one of the oldest states in the world.

08 / FAQ

.sm questions,
answered simply.

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

Ask a question
What is .sm?

.sm is the country code domain of San Marino. San Marino is a tiny republic surrounded by Italy and one of the oldest states in the world.

How much does a .sm domain cost in Pakistan?

At DomainWalay, .sm 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 .sm?

Only companies registered in San Marino, or owners of a trademark registered there, can register a .sm name. You need a San Marino company registration or trademark certificate.

Can I register .sm from Pakistan?

Yes, if you meet the eligibility rule. Only companies registered in San Marino, or owners of a trademark registered there, can register a .sm name. Message us on WhatsApp before you order and we confirm the route for your case.

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

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

Is WHOIS privacy available for .sm?

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

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

It depends on your audience. .sm suits companies and trademark owners in San Marino. If your customers are mainly in Pakistan, pair it with .pk or .com.pk so you own both.

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