Country-code TLD / Soviet Union (legacy)

.SU domain
in Pakistan.

Documents needed Registry: Foundation for Internet Development (Russia) Europe DomainsOthers
Quick answer

.su is a country-code TLD for nostalgia brands and Russian speaking markets. Anyone can register a .su name through Russian registrars, which ask for a passport copy or company papers. Payment from Pakistan can be hard. 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 1,761 per year in PKR.

1 yrMIN TERM
0 daysTRANSFER LOCK
YesAUTH CODE
YesWHOIS PRIVACY
TypeCountry-code TLD
RegistryFoundation for Internet Development (Russia)
RegionSoviet Union (legacy)
Best forNostalgia brands and Russian speaking markets
Term1 to 1 years
Transfer timeUsually within 1 to 5 days
DNSSECNot offered
Dispute policyRegistry policy
01 / Overview

What is .su?

.su is the country code domain of Soviet Union (legacy). A quick fact: .su was created for the Soviet Union in 1990, one year before the country broke up, and it still works today.

.su has an eligibility check. Anyone can register a .su name through Russian registrars, which ask for a passport copy or company papers. Payment from Pakistan can be hard. 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.

This name has little use for Pakistani businesses, and .com or .pk is the sensible choice. That is the kind of use .su 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.

Moving .su 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 .su in Pakistan

02 / Requirements checklist

What you need to register .su

!Who can registerAnyone can register a .su name through Russian registrars, which ask for a passport copy or company papers. Payment from Pakistan can be hard.
!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.

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03 / Rules and lifecycle

Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .su

Full .SU policy terms →
Registration

Register .su 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. Internationalized names in supported scripts are allowed. A person needs a passport copy. A company needs its registration papers.

Renewal

Renew .su 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 .su 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.

Lifecycle

A .su 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 .su 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 .su 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 .su 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 .su 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,
same login.

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

Real life example

This name has little use for Pakistani businesses, and .com or .pk is the sensible choice.

06 / Compare

.su vs the usual suspects

ExtensionRegisterRenewRule
.suRs 1,761Rs 2,515Documents
.comRs 3,864Rs 4,038Open
.com.pkRs 4,200Rs 4,500Open
.netRs 5,686Rs 7,065Open
Did you know

.su was created for the Soviet Union in 1990, one year before the country broke up, and it still works today.

08 / FAQ

.su questions,
answered simply.

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

Ask a question
What is .su?

.su is the country code domain of Soviet Union (legacy). .su was created for the Soviet Union in 1990, one year before the country broke up, and it still works today.

How much does a .su domain cost in Pakistan?

At DomainWalay, .su registration is Rs 1,761 per year and renewal is Rs 2,515 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 .su?

Anyone can register a .su name through Russian registrars, which ask for a passport copy or company papers. Payment from Pakistan can be hard. A person needs a passport copy. A company needs its registration papers.

Can I register .su from Pakistan?

Yes, if you meet the eligibility rule. Anyone can register a .su name through Russian registrars, which ask for a passport copy or company papers. Payment from Pakistan can be hard. Message us on WhatsApp before you order and we confirm the route for your case.

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

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

Is WHOIS privacy available for .su?

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

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

It depends on your audience. .su suits nostalgia brands and Russian speaking markets. If your customers are mainly in Pakistan, pair it with .pk or .com.pk so you own both.

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