1. IP Address
- A number that identifies a computer or server on the internet.
- Example:
192.168.1.1or103.94.0.15 - Helps the internet find and connect to your website.
2. Domain Name
- A human-readable name that points to an IP address.
- Example: typing
subinthapa.com.np→ goes to IP103.94.0.15. - Makes websites easier to remember.
Analogy:
- Domain = Address
- IP = Location
3. Hosting
- A service that stores your website files online.
- When someone visits your domain, hosting sends the website files to their browser.
Analogy:
- Hosting = The house
- Domain = The address to the house
4. DNS (Domain Name System)
- A system that translates domain names into IP addresses.
- Example:
subinthapa.com.np→ DNS →103.94.0.15 - Without DNS, you would have to type IP addresses to visit websites.
5. Connection Between Them
Flow:
Domain → DNS → IP Address → Hosting → Website
6. .com.np Domain
- Free domain for Nepali citizens and organizations
.com→ Commercial or personal use.np→ Nepal- Only one domain per citizenship or organization
6. Requirements
For Individuals:
- Citizenship (front & back)
- Cover letter (domain request)
For Businesses:
- Company registration certificate
- PAN certificate
- Cover letter
Also Required:
- Email address
- Phone number
- Physical address
7. Choosing a Domain
- Must match your personal name or business name
- Examples:
- Personal →
subinthapa.com.np - Business →
thapatech.com.np
- Personal →
- Avoid random or famous brand names
8. Steps to Register a .com.np Domain
- Visit https://register.com.np
- Search your desired domain name
- Click Register Now
- Fill in your details
- Upload documents (citizenship + cover letter)
- Submit & wait 1–3 days for approval
9. Free Hosting Options
- GitHub Pages → Portfolio or static websites
- Netlify / Vercel → Web apps or React projects
- InfinityFree / 000WebHost → Free cPanel hosting