Internationalized TLD / Language community

.XN--D1ALF domain
in Pakistan.

мкд

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Quick answer

.xn--d1alf is a internationalized TLD for websites written in Cyrillic script. Most internationalized extensions are open, but a few country ones need a local address. The registry for мкд sets the rule. 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
YesAUTH CODE
YesWHOIS PRIVACY
TypeInternationalized TLD
RegistryRegistry operator
RegionLanguage community
Best forWebsites written in Cyrillic script
Term1 to 10 years
Transfer time5 to 7 days
DNSSECSupported
Dispute policyUDRP or the registry dispute policy
01 / Overview

What is .xn--d1alf?

мкд is an internationalized extension that shows the address in Cyrillic script. The extension мкд is stored in the DNS as .xn--d1alf using Punycode.

Anyone in Pakistan can own .xn--d1alf. Most internationalized extensions are open, but a few country ones need a local address. The registry for мкд sets the rule. Registration is instant once payment clears.

Here is how it looks in real life. A community site that publishes in Cyrillic script can use мкд so readers see the address in their own language.

You can register .xn--d1alf for 1 to 10 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 .xn--d1alf 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 .xn--d1alf in Pakistan

02 / Requirements checklist

What you need to register .xn--d1alf

✓Who can registerMost internationalized extensions are open, but a few country ones need a local address. The registry for мкд sets the rule.
✓DocumentsUsually none. Country-run internationalized extensions can ask for local identity papers.
✓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 .xn--d1alf

Full .XN--D1ALF policy terms →
Registration

Register .xn--d1alf 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. Usually none. Country-run internationalized extensions can ask for local identity papers.

Renewal

Renew .xn--d1alf 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 .xn--d1alf 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 .xn--d1alf 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 .xn--d1alf. 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 .xn--d1alf 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 .xn--d1alf 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 .xn--d1alf 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 .xn--d1alf without a second signup.

Real life example

A community site that publishes in Cyrillic script can use мкд so readers see the address in their own language.

06 / Compare

.xn--d1alf vs the usual suspects

ExtensionRegisterRenewRule
.xn--d1alfAsk for priceAsk for priceOpen
.comRs 3,864Rs 4,038Open
.com.pkRs 4,200Rs 4,500Open
.netRs 5,686Rs 7,065Open
Did you know

The extension мкд is stored in the DNS as .xn--d1alf using Punycode.

08 / FAQ

.xn--d1alf questions,
answered simply.

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

Ask a question
What is .xn--d1alf?

мкд is an internationalized extension that shows the address in Cyrillic script. The extension мкд is stored in the DNS as .xn--d1alf using Punycode.

How much does a .xn--d1alf domain cost in Pakistan?

At DomainWalay, .xn--d1alf 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 .xn--d1alf?

Most internationalized extensions are open, but a few country ones need a local address. The registry for мкд sets the rule. Usually none. Country-run internationalized extensions can ask for local identity papers.

Can I register .xn--d1alf from Pakistan?

Yes. There is no country rule for .xn--d1alf. Anyone in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad or any other city can register it and pay in PKR.

How do I transfer my .xn--d1alf 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 .xn--d1alf 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 .xn--d1alf?

Yes. Personal contact details are hidden from public WHOIS and RDAP lookups for .xn--d1alf.

Which is better for a Pakistani business, .xn--d1alf or .pk?

It depends on your audience. .xn--d1alf suits websites written in Cyrillic script. If your customers are mainly in Pakistan, pair it with .pk or .com.pk so you own both.

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