How to host a Website for Free

1. Domain Name Registration

• What is a domain name? - A domain name is the easy-to-read address of a website on the internet, like Google’s google.com. It helps people find websites without needing to remember complicated number addresses called IP addresses. You can purchase domains from registrars or — in some cases — obtain a free domain through government or registrar programs. Below are recommended registrars and the typical steps to claim a free domain in Nepal.
Recommended Registrars
1. GoDaddy — https://www.godaddy.com
2. Namecheap — https://www.namecheap.com
3. Google Domains — https://domains.google.com
Steps to claim a free domain in Nepal
1. Goto Register Nepal Website.
2. Create an account and log in to the registrar's dashboard.
3. Search your domain name to check its availability. Try alternatives if your first choice is taken.
4. After ensuring the domain is available, click on Register Now button.
5. Fill out the registration form. - Primary name server : indie.ns.cloudflare.com - Secondary name server : jarred.ns.cloudflare.com - Full name ( पुरा नाम ) : Your Full Name - Country/Region ( देश ) : Choose Nepal from dropdown - Province/State ( प्रदेश ) : Select your province - City ( गाउँ / शहर ) : Enter your district - Address ( ठेगाना ) : Enter your Municipality/VDC, Ward number, and Street address - Email : Enter your email address. - Mobile: Enter your mobile number.
6. On Technical contact section, tick the checkbox Copy administrative contact.
7. Click on Save & Continue to proceed to the next step.
8. From drop down, select document type as Citizenship and upload a scanned copy of your citizenship card.
9. From drop down select cover letter and upload the photo of cover letter you prepared. - Note: Image size has to be less than 200KB and jpg format. - If your image is larger or in other formats, convert and resize image with this tool.
10. Cover Letter Template: Date: 2083-06-01 To, The Host Master Mercantile Communications Pvt. Ltd. Durbar Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to request the registration of the domain name yourdomain.com.np under my ownership. I have attached the required documents, including a copy of my citizenship card and a cover letter as per the guidelines. Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to your positive response. Sincerely, Your Full Name Signature Note: The domain registration process may take a few days to complete. You will receive a confirmation email once your domain is successfully registered. Follow up with the registrar if you do not receive confirmation within a week or if request is rejected.