How to Start a Website in Nepal: Full Setup Guide with Domain, Hosting, WordPress and Email
TL;DR Summary
Start a website in Nepal in under 15 minutes. Register domain from NPR 2,500/yr, buy WordPress hosting from NPR 1,254/mo, pay via Khalti/eSewa, WordPress auto-installs, go live. This guide walks through every step.
What You Need Before Starting
You need a device with internet, a Khalti or eSewa account, and about 15 minutes. No technical knowledge required.
Step 1: Choose and Register Domain
Visit Hosting Nepal and search for your desired domain. Keep it short, memorable, and relevant. For Nepal businesses, .com.np at NPR 2,500/yr is the best choice.
Step 2: Choose Hosting Plan
For Beginners
WP StartUp at NPR 1,254/mo. WordPress pre-installed, 10 GB storage, free SSL, daily backups.
For Small Business
WP Business at NPR 1,613/mo. Unlimited websites, 30 GB storage, staging environment.
For Developers
VPS 10 at NPR 1,066/mo. Full root access, 8 GB RAM, any software installable.
Step 3: Complete Payment
Select Khalti or eSewa at checkout. Scan QR or enter PIN. Payment instant. Hosting activates immediately.
Step 4: Access CyberPanel
Log into your Hosting Nepal dashboard. WordPress is already installed. Click to access your WordPress admin panel.
Step 5: Set Up WordPress
Choose Theme
Install a theme from Appearance > Themes. Popular options include Flavor, Flavor, and flavor for business sites.
Install Essential Plugins
- Yoast SEO or Rank Math for search optimization
- WooCommerce for online store (if needed)
- Contact Form 7 for contact forms
- LiteSpeed Cache for speed optimization
Create Pages
Create Home, About, Services, Contact, and Blog pages through Pages > Add New.
Step 6: Set Up Email
Create professional email addresses through CyberPanel. Set up [email protected], [email protected]. Configure SPF and DKIM for deliverability.
Step 7: Go Live
Your website is already live after DNS propagation. Check SSL padlock in browser. Submit sitemap to Google Search Console. Set up Google Analytics.
Post-Launch Checklist
- SSL certificate active (padlock icon)
- All pages loading correctly
- Contact form working
- Mobile responsive
- Google Search Console configured
- Google Analytics installed
- Social media profiles linked
FAQ
How much does it cost to start?
Minimum: .com.np domain NPR 2,500/yr + WP StartUp NPR 1,254/mo = about NPR 3,754 first month.Do I need coding knowledge?
No. WordPress is visual and requires no coding.How long until my site appears on Google?
Typically 1-4 weeks after submitting to Google Search Console.Published: April 2026 | Author: Hosting Nepal Team