Internationalized TLD / Language community

.XN--Y9A3AQ domain
in Pakistan.

հայ

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Quick answer

.xn--y9a3aq is a internationalized TLD for websites written in Armenian script. Most internationalized extensions are open, but a few country ones need a local address. The registry for հայ 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 Armenian script
Term1 to 10 years
Transfer time5 to 7 days
DNSSECSupported
Dispute policyUDRP or the registry dispute policy
01 / Overview

What is .xn--y9a3aq?

հայ is an internationalized extension that shows the address in Armenian script. The extension հայ is stored in the DNS as .xn--y9a3aq using Punycode.

There is no eligibility barrier for .xn--y9a3aq. Most internationalized extensions are open, but a few country ones need a local address. The registry for հայ sets the rule. Pay in PKR, add your nameservers and you are online.

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

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 .xn--y9a3aq 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--y9a3aq in Pakistan

02 / Requirements checklist

What you need to register .xn--y9a3aq

✓Who can registerMost internationalized extensions are open, but a few country ones need a local address. The registry for հայ 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--y9a3aq

Full .XN--Y9A3AQ policy terms →
Registration

Register .xn--y9a3aq 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--y9a3aq 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--y9a3aq 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--y9a3aq 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--y9a3aq. 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--y9a3aq 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--y9a3aq 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--y9a3aq 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--y9a3aq without a second signup.

Real life example

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

06 / Compare

.xn--y9a3aq vs the usual suspects

ExtensionRegisterRenewRule
.xn--y9a3aqAsk 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 հայ is stored in the DNS as .xn--y9a3aq using Punycode.

08 / FAQ

.xn--y9a3aq questions,
answered simply.

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

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What is .xn--y9a3aq?

հայ is an internationalized extension that shows the address in Armenian script. The extension հայ is stored in the DNS as .xn--y9a3aq using Punycode.

How much does a .xn--y9a3aq domain cost in Pakistan?

At DomainWalay, .xn--y9a3aq 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--y9a3aq?

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

Can I register .xn--y9a3aq from Pakistan?

Yes. There is no country rule for .xn--y9a3aq. Anyone in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad or any other city can register it and pay in PKR.

How do I transfer my .xn--y9a3aq 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--y9a3aq 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--y9a3aq?

Yes. Personal contact details are hidden from public WHOIS and RDAP lookups for .xn--y9a3aq.

Which is better for a Pakistani business, .xn--y9a3aq or .pk?

It depends on your audience. .xn--y9a3aq suits websites written in Armenian script. If your customers are mainly in Pakistan, pair it with .pk or .com.pk so you own both.

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