Country-code TLD / Saint Pierre and Miquelon

.PM domain
in Pakistan.

Local presence rule Registry: AFNIC America DomainsOthers
Quick answer

.pm is the country-code TLD of Saint Pierre and Miquelon. You must be a person or company based in the EU, EEA, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein, the same rule as .fr. DomainWalay can register it for Pakistani exporters and overseas Pakistanis who meet the rule. Minimum term is 1 year and transfers use an auth code. Registration costs Rs 1,402 per year in PKR.

1 yrMIN TERM
0 daysTRANSFER LOCK
YesAUTH CODE
YesWHOIS PRIVACY
TypeCountry-code TLD
RegistryAFNIC
RegionSaint Pierre and Miquelon
Best forEU based companies wanting a short pm name
Term1 to 10 years
Transfer timeUsually within 1 day
DNSSECSupported
Dispute policyAFNIC SYRELI
01 / Overview

What is .pm?

.pm is the official internet extension for Saint Pierre and Miquelon. Saint Pierre and Miquelon is a small French territory near Canada, and AFNIC opened its code to EU registrants in 2011.

.pm has a local presence rule. You must be a person or company based in the EU, EEA, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein, the same rule as .fr. No documents are uploaded, but you must give a valid address in an eligible country. Many Pakistani exporters and overseas Pakistanis qualify through a local partner, office or trustee service. Ask us before you buy and we will confirm the route.

A simple example: A Pakistani project management consultant with a company in the EU could use a short .pm 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 .pm to DomainWalay is simple. Unlock the domain at your current provider, get the auth code (also called EPP code), and start the transfer here. Most transfers finish in Usually within 1 day.

Who uses .pm in Pakistan

02 / Requirements checklist

What you need to register .pm

!Who can registerYou must be a person or company based in the EU, EEA, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein, the same rule as .fr.
!DocumentsNo documents are uploaded, but you must give a valid address in an eligible country.
✓Minimum term1 year
✓Maximum term10 years
✓Name length2 to 63 characters
✓Contact detailsA working email and phone number for the registrant
✓PaymentPKR by bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa or card
Need help with eligibility?

Send us the domain name and your situation on WhatsApp. We confirm the route before you pay anything.

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03 / Rules and lifecycle

Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .pm

Full .PM policy terms →
Registration

Register .pm for 1 to 10 years. Names can use letters, numbers and hyphens, from 2 to 63 characters, and cannot start or end with a hyphen. Internationalized names in supported scripts are allowed. No documents are uploaded, but you must give a valid address in an eligible country.

Renewal

Renew .pm 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 .pm need the domain to be unlocked and a valid auth code from the current registrar. The registrant email must approve the request. Typical time is Usually within 1 day. Eligibility rules also apply to the new owner.

Lifecycle

A .pm 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 .pm. 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 .pm 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 .pm in Usually within 1 day

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 .pm 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 Usually within 1 dayThe 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 .pm without a second signup.

Real life example

A Pakistani project management consultant with a company in the EU could use a short .pm name.

06 / Compare

.pm vs the usual suspects

ExtensionRegisterRenewRule
.pmRs 1,402Rs 1,588Local
.comRs 3,864Rs 4,038Open
.com.pkRs 4,200Rs 4,500Open
.netRs 5,686Rs 7,065Open
Did you know

Saint Pierre and Miquelon is a small French territory near Canada, and AFNIC opened its code to EU registrants in 2011.

08 / FAQ

.pm questions,
answered simply.

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

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What is .pm?

.pm is the official internet extension for Saint Pierre and Miquelon. Saint Pierre and Miquelon is a small French territory near Canada, and AFNIC opened its code to EU registrants in 2011.

How much does a .pm domain cost in Pakistan?

At DomainWalay, .pm registration is Rs 1,402 per year and renewal is Rs 1,588 per year. Transfer is Rs 1,325. Prices are in PKR and include the registry fee. Bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa and cards are accepted.

Who can register .pm?

You must be a person or company based in the EU, EEA, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein, the same rule as .fr. No documents are uploaded, but you must give a valid address in an eligible country.

Can I register .pm from Pakistan?

Yes, if you meet the eligibility rule. You must be a person or company based in the EU, EEA, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein, the same rule as .fr. Message us on WhatsApp before you order and we confirm the route for your case.

How do I transfer my .pm domain to DomainWalay?

Unlock the domain at your current registrar, get the auth code, and start the transfer here with that code. It usually takes Usually within 1 day.

What happens if my .pm 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 .pm?

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

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

It depends on your audience. .pm suits eU based companies wanting a short pm name. If your customers are mainly in Pakistan, pair it with .pk or .com.pk so you own both.

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