Register .chat 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. No documents are needed.
New generic TLD
.CHAT domain
.CHAT domain
in Pakistan.
Quick answer
.chat is a new generic TLD for messaging apps, chatbots and community forums. Anyone can register a .chat domain. 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. Registration costs Rs 12,238 per year in PKR.
1 yrMIN TERM
60 daysTRANSFER LOCK
YesAUTH CODE
YesWHOIS PRIVACY
TypeNew generic TLD
RegistryIdentity Digital
RegionWorldwide
Best forMessaging apps, chatbots and community forums
Term1 to 10 years
Transfer time5 to 7 days
DNSSECSupported
Dispute policyUDRP
01 / Overview
What is .chat?
A .chat domain is made for messaging apps, chatbots, live support tools and online communities. A quick fact: The .chat extension launched in 2015 and is run by Identity Digital.
There is no eligibility barrier for .chat. Anyone can register a .chat domain. Pay in PKR, add your nameservers and you are online.
Here is how it looks in real life. A startup in Lahore that builds live chat support for online shops can launch on a .chat name.
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 .chat 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 .chat in Pakistan
02 / Requirements checklist
What you need to register .chat
✓Who can registerAnyone can register a .chat domain.
✓DocumentsNo documents are needed.
✓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 lifecycleRegistration, renewal and
Full .CHAT policy terms →Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .chat
Renew .chat 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.
Transfers of .chat 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.
A .chat 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 is supported for .chat. You can add DS records from your DNS panel once your DNS provider signs the zone.
Public WHOIS and RDAP output for .chat 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 .chat 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 .chat 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,
Hosting and SSL,
same login.
Your DomainWalay account also works on HostingWalay and SSLWalay. Add hosting and a certificate for your new .chat without a second signup.
Host it on HostingWalayNVMe hosting from Rs 299 per month, cPanel, free migration, Pakistani support.
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Secure it with SSLWalayDV, OV and EV certificates from Rs 2,687 per year. Padlock and https for your .chat.
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Real life example
A startup in Lahore that builds live chat support for online shops can launch on a .chat name.
08 / FAQ.chat questions,
.chat questions,
answered simply.
Still unsure? Message us on WhatsApp, we reply in Urdu or English.
Ask a questionWhat is .chat?
A .chat domain is made for messaging apps, chatbots, live support tools and online communities. The .chat extension launched in 2015 and is run by Identity Digital.
How much does a .chat domain cost in Pakistan?
At DomainWalay, .chat registration is Rs 12,238 per year and renewal is Rs 14,781 per year. Transfer is Rs 12,238. Prices are in PKR and include the registry fee. Bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa and cards are accepted.
Who can register .chat?
Anyone can register a .chat domain. No documents are needed.
Can I register .chat from Pakistan?
Yes. There is no country rule for .chat. Anyone in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad or any other city can register it and pay in PKR.
How do I transfer my .chat 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 .chat 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 .chat?
Yes. Personal contact details are hidden from public WHOIS and RDAP lookups for .chat.
Which is better for a Pakistani business, .chat or .pk?
It depends on your audience. .chat suits messaging apps, chatbots and community forums. If your customers are mainly in Pakistan, pair it with .pk or .com.pk so you own both.
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