New generic TLD

.CLOUD domain
in Pakistan.

Open to everyone Registry: Aruba PEC IT & Media Domains
Quick answer

.cloud is a new generic TLD for hosting providers, SaaS products and IT services. Anyone can register a .cloud 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 8,617 per year in PKR.

1 yrMIN TERM
60 daysTRANSFER LOCK
YesAUTH CODE
YesWHOIS PRIVACY
TypeNew generic TLD
RegistryAruba PEC
RegionWorldwide
Best forHosting providers, SaaS products and IT services
Term1 to 10 years
Transfer time5 to 7 days
DNSSECSupported
Dispute policyUDRP
01 / Overview

What is .cloud?

A .cloud domain is made for hosting companies, SaaS products, cloud storage and IT services. A quick fact: The .cloud extension launched in 2016 and is run by Aruba, an Italian hosting company.

.cloud is open to everyone. Anyone can register a .cloud domain. You do not need any paperwork, and the domain is usually live within minutes of payment.

Here is how it looks in real life. A hosting reseller in Karachi can sell cloud servers and backups from a .cloud 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 .cloud 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 .cloud in Pakistan

02 / Requirements checklist

What you need to register .cloud

✓Who can registerAnyone can register a .cloud 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 lifecycle

Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .cloud

Full .CLOUD policy terms →
Registration

Register .cloud 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.

Renewal

Renew .cloud 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.

Transfer

Transfers of .cloud 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.

Lifecycle

A .cloud 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

DNSSEC is supported for .cloud. You can add DS records from your DNS panel once your DNS provider signs the zone.

Registration data and privacy

Public WHOIS and RDAP output for .cloud 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 .cloud 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 .cloud 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,
same login.

Your DomainWalay account also works on HostingWalay and SSLWalay. Add hosting and a certificate for your new .cloud without a second signup.

Real life example

A hosting reseller in Karachi can sell cloud servers and backups from a .cloud name.

06 / Compare

.cloud vs the usual suspects

ExtensionRegisterRenewRule
.cloudRs 8,617Rs 5,600Open
.comRs 3,864Rs 4,038Open
.com.pkRs 4,200Rs 4,500Open
.netRs 5,686Rs 7,065Open
Did you know

The .cloud extension launched in 2016 and is run by Aruba, an Italian hosting company.

08 / FAQ

.cloud questions,
answered simply.

Still unsure? Message us on WhatsApp, we reply in Urdu or English.

Ask a question
What is .cloud?

A .cloud domain is made for hosting companies, SaaS products, cloud storage and IT services. The .cloud extension launched in 2016 and is run by Aruba, an Italian hosting company.

How much does a .cloud domain cost in Pakistan?

At DomainWalay, .cloud registration is Rs 8,617 per year and renewal is Rs 5,600 per year. Transfer is Rs 4,522. Prices are in PKR and include the registry fee. Bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa and cards are accepted.

Who can register .cloud?

Anyone can register a .cloud domain. No documents are needed.

Can I register .cloud from Pakistan?

Yes. There is no country rule for .cloud. Anyone in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad or any other city can register it and pay in PKR.

How do I transfer my .cloud 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 .cloud 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 .cloud?

Yes. Personal contact details are hidden from public WHOIS and RDAP lookups for .cloud.

Which is better for a Pakistani business, .cloud or .pk?

It depends on your audience. .cloud suits hosting providers, SaaS products and IT services. If your customers are mainly in Pakistan, pair it with .pk or .com.pk so you own both.

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