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.pg Domain: Papua New Guinea ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.pg is the country-code top-level domain for Papua New Guinea.

Overview

.pg is the country-code top-level domain for Papua New Guinea, in Oceania. It is managed by Papua New Guinea University of Technology (Unitech).

Registrations have historically required a local presence or interest in Papua New Guinea; the registry is run by the national university of technology.

Who can register

Direct registration generally needs a real connection to the country, such as citizenship, residence, a local company, a local trademark or a local contact.

Second-level endings: Also .com.pg, .net.pg, .org.pg and others.

Before you buy a .pg name

• Check the renewal price as well as the first-year price. Our cost calculator shows what a name really costs over time.
• Make sure you meet the eligibility rules yourself, without relying on a trustee if you can avoid it.
• Search for trademarks and for the same name in .com.
• Say the name out loud: will people type it correctly?

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Frequently asked questions

What country is .pg?

.pg is the country-code top-level domain for Papua New Guinea.

Who runs the .pg domain?

The .pg registry is managed by Papua New Guinea University of Technology (Unitech).

Can I register a .pg domain from another country?

Usually not directly. .pg generally requires a local connection, such as citizenship, residence, a local company, trademark or contact. Some registrars offer trustee services, which carry their own risks.

Does Google treat .pg as a country domain?

Yes. Google normally treats .pg as a signal that a site targets Papua New Guinea.

Compare and explore

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Sources checked: en.wikipedia.org. Last reviewed October 2026.

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