Managed by Nominet, the same registry as .ukNo residency requirementsRegistrable at second level (.pn) or third level (.co.pn)

.pn Domain

.pn is the ccTLD of the Pitcairn Islands, registered with IANA on July 10, 1997, and managed by Nominet, the same British registry that runs .uk. It has no residency requirements.

1997 Year created
ccTLD Extension type (IANA)
On request Registration price / year
Open Registration restrictions

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About the .PN domain

What is the .PN domain?

The .pn is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) of the Pitcairn Islands, a remote British overseas territory in the South Pacific with fewer than 50 inhabitants, registered in the IANA database on July 10, 1997. The formal sponsor is the Pitcairn Island Administration (with an office in Auckland, New Zealand), but the technical operation of the registry is run by Nominet, based in Oxford, United Kingdom — the same body that manages the .uk ccTLD.

Despite being one of the smallest and most remote inhabited territories on the planet, .pn imposes no residency requirement at all: anyone in the world, individual or business, can register a domain, either directly at the second level (example.pn) or under the available third-level subdomains such as .co.pn, .org.pn or .net.pn. Names must be between 3 and 63 characters and the registry does not support internationalized domain names (IDN). Registrars wishing to offer .pn must sign Nominet's Registry-Registrar Agreement (RRA), the same contractual framework used for .uk.
Extension .PN
IANA type ccTLD
Created in 1997
Registry Nominet, based in Oxford, United Kingdom (on behalf of the Pitcairn Island Administration)
Country / territory Pitcairn Islands
Restrictions None
Registration On request
Renewal On request

Uses of .PN

Who is the .PN domain for?

These are the most common situations where .PN is the ideal extension.

Projects linked to the Pitcairn Islands

The most direct use: tourism, local administration and community projects on the island.

International brands with no local presence

With no residency requirement, any company can register its .pn freely.

Short, brandable domain names (linguistic hack)

A lightly used ccTLD, useful for short, distinctive names.

Organizations seeking .org.pn or .net.pn

Third-level subdomains available under the same open framework.

.PN vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .PN with the most common alternatives to help you choose.

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.pn This page Any project with no residency restrictions None Inquire
.uk Projects targeting the United Kingdom None (also managed by Nominet) $9.99/yr

Registration process

How to register your .PN domain at miHosting

01

Check availability

Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.

02

Complete registration

Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.

03

Your domain is live

Within minutes your .PN domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .PN domain

Do I need to live in the Pitcairn Islands to register a .pn?

No. The .pn domain has no residency requirements at all.

Who technically manages the .pn domain?

Nominet, based in Oxford, United Kingdom — the same body that manages .uk.

Can I register a third-level domain like .co.pn?

Yes, in addition to the direct second level (.pn), subdomains such as .co.pn, .org.pn and .net.pn are available.

Does .pn support accented or special characters?

No, it does not support internationalized domain names (IDN).

How much does a .pn domain cost?

Pricing varies by registrar. Contact our miHosting team to confirm the current price.

Can I register my .pn domain with miHosting?

Yes, with no residency restrictions. Contact our team to confirm availability and current pricing.

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