How to Buy a .PK Domain Name: A Step-by-Step Guide

Jun 11, 2024

Introduction 

A Pk domain is a great choice for organizations, individuals and businesses in need of an online presence in Pakistan. Whether you are a local or an international business, enhancing your online visibility through a PK domain gives you an edge. This article shares the steps for registering and buying a pk domain name. 

Select a Domain Name 

The first step is to decide a domain name representing a brand or business in an effective way. Here are a few tips to get started: 

• Keep it memorable and short: Short names are easy to type and remember. 

• Must be Relevant: Select a name reflecting your business and website content. 

• Avoiding numbers and hyphens: These are confusing and can be mismatched by the visitors. 

Step 2: Check Domain Availability 

Once you have a domain name in mind, you must check for its availability. ServerSea Web Hosting has a search function in which you can enter your desired domain name in the search bar and see if it's available. If your preferred name is taken, there are different extensions such as .com.pk, .org.pk etc to help you register the same domain name but with another extension. You can also try the domain name generator tool to shortlist a few domain ideas. 

Step 3: Choose a Domain Registrar 

A domain registrar is a company that books domain names. For .PK domains, PKNIC is the main registry, however, different international registrars also offer pk domain registration. You can compare their services on the following: 

Check their pricing, support and reputation before getting started. 

Step 4: Register Your Domain 

After choosing a registrar and confirming your domain’s availability, you can proceed with the registration: 

Step 5. Review and Pay 

After you are done with the choosing of a registrar to confirm your domain’s availability, you need to proceed with its registration. You need to share your business and personal details. Select the registration period suiting your needs. Double-check the payment details and proceed with it. 

Step 6. Verify Your Domain 

You may also need to verify the domain name through an email , so make sure to complete it through the verification process. 

Step 7. Configure Your Domain 

Configure your domain name to point to your website. This is about setting up DNS records such as: 

1. Access Control Panel: Log into your registrar’s control panel. 

2. DNS Settings: Add or modify DNS records here. 

3. Necessary Records: Set Up A records, CNAME records and MX records when using email services. 

Step 8. Renew Your Domain 

Make sure your domain’s expiration date and ensure you renew it before its expiration. Most registrars provide auto-renewal making it easier. 

Conclusion 

Registering a PK domain is a simple process for boosting your online presence in Pakistan. You can secure a domain enhancing your brand’s credibility and visibility.