.gop.pk is not open for registration by the public.
Second-level domain / Pakistan
.GOP.PK domain
.GOP.PK domain
explained.
Quick answer
.gop.pk is a second-level domain run by PKNIC. It is not open for public registration, so you cannot buy a .gop.pk name from any registrar. .gop.pk belongs to Pakistan and is meant for Government of Punjab websites. If you like the word, pick an open extension such as .com, .pk or .co instead.
2 yrMIN TERM
60 daysTRANSFER LOCK
YesAUTH CODE
YesWHOIS PRIVACY
TypeSecond-level domain
RegistryPKNIC
RegionPakistan
Best forPunjab provincial departments only
Term2 to 10 years
Transfer time5 to 7 days
DNSSECNot offered
Dispute policyPKNIC dispute policy
01 / Overview
What is .gop.pk?
.gop.pk belongs to Pakistan and is meant for Government of Punjab websites. PKNIC has run the .pk registry since 1992, and names are registered for a minimum of two years.
This extension is not available for public registration. Only departments and bodies of the Government of Punjab can register a gop.pk domain. It is not open to the public. We keep this page so you can see what .gop.pk is and choose a similar extension that is open.
A simple example: A Punjab government department in Lahore uses a gop.pk name for online services. A private company cannot register one.
You can register .gop.pk for 2 to 10 years at a time. Renew before the expiry date to keep your website and email running. If it expires, there is a redemption window of about 30 days, but the restore fee is higher than a normal renewal.
02 / Requirements checklist
What you need to register .gop.pk
!Public registrationNot available
✓AlternativeChoose an open extension such as .com or .pk
03 / Rules and lifecycleRegistration, renewal and
Full .GOP.PK policy terms →Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .gop.pk
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
The .gop.pk registry does not offer DNSSEC signing at this time, so DS records cannot be added.
Public WHOIS and RDAP output for .gop.pk is redacted for most personal data. Registration data still has to be accurate, and the registry can ask for it.
06 / Compare
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Did you know
PKNIC has run the .pk registry since 1992, and names are registered for a minimum of two years.
08 / FAQ.gop.pk questions,
.gop.pk questions,
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Ask a questionCan I buy a .gop.pk domain?
No. Only departments and bodies of the Government of Punjab can register a gop.pk domain. It is not open to the public. You can pick an open extension with a similar meaning instead, such as .com, .pk or .co.
Who owns .gop.pk?
PKNIC operates .gop.pk. .gop.pk belongs to Pakistan and is meant for Government of Punjab websites.
Why does DomainWalay show .gop.pk if it cannot be registered?
Many people search for .gop.pk and want to know what it is. This page gives the facts and points you to extensions that are open.
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