Most of the LK Domains fall in to 2 categoies unless they are coming as special domains.
CAT2
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Typical LK Domain Name
Example, yourname.lk
CAT1
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CAT2 domain + Its all CAT3 domains
Example, yourname.lk + yourname.edu.lk + yourname.org.lk + youname.com.lk
Why you need to register it in CAT1
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CAT1 is protection for your .lk domain. Example, if you are hardworking to build brand as yourbrand.lk and someone can else register yourbrand.com.lk and become your competitor. Having your domain, it CAT1, you will safeguard with your .lk domain name. But in most cases CAT2 would enough.
However it’s your choice. CAT1 domain names are more expensive.
Cost of CAT1 LK Domain Name
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Please refer https://www.lankahost.lk/lk-domain-registration/sri-lanka-lk-domain-price-list
Typical cost of CAT1 and CAT2 domains are
CAT 1 : Rs 5000.00 + VAT
CAT2 : Rs 3000.00 + VAT
But with LankaHost you may obtain CAT1 and CAT2 domains lower rate than above. Please refer above link for latest pricing
How to order Domain in CAT1
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In LankaHost order from, you will ask to upgrade your domain to CAT1, in that you can get CAT1 upgrade to your domain.
Can CAT2 domain upgrade to CAT1 ?
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With LankaHost, within first 4 weeks of the domain registration, it can upgrade to CAT1. You will need to contact us over phone/email/live chat and request for CAT1 upgrade. Then you will provide invoice to pay the difference
Special Note
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When the time you are requesting CAT1 domain, but if some CAT3 extensions of the same domains are taken by someone else, you will only receiving the available CAT3 extensions. You will not be able to get already registered CAT3 extensions of the same domain.
