Nepal’s .com.np domain is free for Nepali citizens and organizations. This guide shows how to register and connect it to Google Blogger.
Prerequisites
- Citizenship/Passport - Scanned copy
- Email & Phone - For verification
- Google Account - For Blogger
- Domain Name Idea - Check availability
Step 1: Register .com.np Domain
1. Visit Register.com.np
Go to: https://register.com.np
2. Check Availability
Enter desired domain (e.g., yourname.com.np)
3. Fill Registration Form
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Domain | Your chosen .com.np |
| Name | As per citizenship |
| Valid email | |
| Phone | Nepali number |
| Citizenship | Upload scan (max 2MB) |
| Purpose | Personal/Business/Organization |
4. Submit & Wait
- Processing: 1-3 business days
- Approval: Email notification
- Login: Credentials sent via email
Step 2: Configure DNS for Blogger
1. Login to Register.com.np
Use credentials from approval email.
2. Manage Domain → DNS Management
3. Add Custom Resource Records
For root domain (yourdomain.com.np):
| Type | Host | Value | TTL |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | @ | 216.239.32.21 | 3600 |
| A | @ | 216.239.34.21 | 3600 |
| A | @ | 216.239.36.21 | 3600 |
| A | @ | 216.239.38.21 | 3600 |
For www subdomain (www.yourdomain.com.np):
| Type | Host | Value | TTL |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNAME | www | ghs.google.com | 3600 |
4. Save Changes
DNS propagation: Up to 24-48 hours (usually faster)
Step 4: Configure Blogger
1. Open Blogger Settings
Go to: Settings → Custom Domain
2. Enter Your Domain
Type: www.yourdomain.com.np → Save
3. Fix Redirect Error (If Appears)
If “Authority not found” error:
- Blogger shows two CNAME records needed
- Copy both
Name/LabelandDestination/Target - Add to Register.com.np DNS:
- CNAME 1:
www→ghs.google.com - CNAME 2: (Blogger’s unique code) → (Blogger’s unique target)
- CNAME 1:
- Save DNS → Wait → Refresh Blogger
4. Enable HTTPS
Settings → HTTPS → ✅ HTTPS Availability → ✅ HTTPS Redirect
Step 5: Verify
Visit: https://www.yourdomain.com.np
Should show your Blogger blog with valid SSL.
Common Issues
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| “Domain not registered” | Wait for DNS propagation (24-48h) |
| “CNAME mismatch” | Check exact values from Blogger |
| SSL not working | Enable in Blogger settings, wait 1h |
| Email not received | Check spam, verify citizenship upload |