Second-level domain / Afghanistan

.ORG.AF domain
in Pakistan.

Open to everyone Registry: AFGNIC (Ministry of Communications and IT) Asia Domains
Quick answer

.org.af is a second-level domain for non profit groups and clubs active in Afghanistan. Any group or person can register an org.af domain. It is meant for non profit groups and associations, but there is usually no check. 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 9,498 per year in PKR.

1 yrMIN TERM
60 daysTRANSFER LOCK
YesAUTH CODE
YesWHOIS PRIVACY
TypeSecond-level domain
RegistryAFGNIC (Ministry of Communications and IT)
RegionAfghanistan
Best forNon profit groups and clubs active in Afghanistan
Term1 to 5 years
Transfer timeManual process, can take 1 to 3 weeks
DNSSECNot offered
Dispute policyRegistry policy
01 / Overview

What is .org.af?

AFGNIC has managed .af from Kabul, and second level names like brand.af are allowed. .org.af belongs to Afghanistan and is meant for Organisation websites.

There is no eligibility barrier for .org.af. Any group or person can register an org.af domain. It is meant for non profit groups and associations, but there is usually no check. Pay in PKR, add your nameservers and you are online.

Here is how it looks in real life. Overseas Pakistanis in Afghanistan can run a cultural association site on an org.af name.

Terms run from 1 to 5 years. Longer terms lock in the price and avoid yearly reminders. Once a name expires, recovery depends on registry rules.

Moving .org.af 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 Manual process, can take 1 to 3 weeks.

Who uses .org.af in Pakistan

02 / Requirements checklist

What you need to register .org.af

✓Who can registerAny group or person can register an org.af domain. It is meant for non profit groups and associations, but there is usually no check.
✓DocumentsNo documents are needed in normal cases.
✓Minimum term1 year
✓Maximum term5 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 .org.af

Full .ORG.AF policy terms →
Registration

Register .org.af for 1 to 5 years. Names can use letters, numbers and hyphens, from 1 to 63 characters, and cannot start or end with a hyphen. Only ASCII names are accepted. No documents are needed in normal cases.

Renewal

Renew .org.af 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. When all periods end, the name is released and anyone can register it.

Transfer

Transfers of .org.af 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 Manual process, can take 1 to 3 weeks.

Lifecycle

A .org.af name goes through these stages: Active for the paid term, then Expired with a grace period of about 30 days, then Pending delete, then released.

DNSSEC

The .org.af registry does not offer DNSSEC signing at this time, so DS records cannot be added.

Registration data and privacy

Public WHOIS and RDAP output for .org.af 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 .org.af in Manual process, can take 1 to 3 weeks

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 .org.af 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 Manual process, can take 1 to 3 weeksThe 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 .org.af without a second signup.

Real life example

Overseas Pakistanis in Afghanistan can run a cultural association site on an org.af name.

06 / Compare

.org.af vs the usual suspects

ExtensionRegisterRenewRule
.org.afRs 9,498Rs 10,764Open
.comRs 3,864Rs 4,038Open
.com.pkRs 4,200Rs 4,500Open
.netRs 5,686Rs 7,065Open
07 / Same family

Other extensions like .org.af

Did you know

AFGNIC has managed .af from Kabul, and second level names like brand.af are allowed.

08 / FAQ

.org.af questions,
answered simply.

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Ask a question
What is .org.af?

.org.af belongs to Afghanistan and is meant for Organisation websites. AFGNIC has managed .af from Kabul, and second level names like brand.af are allowed.

How much does a .org.af domain cost in Pakistan?

At DomainWalay, .org.af registration is Rs 9,498 per year and renewal is Rs 10,764 per year. Transfer is Rs 14,112. Prices are in PKR and include the registry fee. Bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa and cards are accepted.

Who can register .org.af?

Any group or person can register an org.af domain. It is meant for non profit groups and associations, but there is usually no check. No documents are needed in normal cases.

Can I register .org.af from Pakistan?

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

How do I transfer my .org.af 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 Manual process, can take 1 to 3 weeks.

What happens if my .org.af domain expires?

Renew before the expiry date. Late renewal rules for .org.af are set by the registry and can change, so we send reminders 30, 15 and 7 days before expiry.

Is WHOIS privacy available for .org.af?

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

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

It depends on your audience. .org.af suits non profit groups and clubs active in Afghanistan. If your customers are mainly in Pakistan, pair it with .pk or .com.pk so you own both.

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