Register your .IN domain today

A .in domain name is India’s country code top-level domain, designated for websites with a connection to India. Introduced in 1989 and managed by the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI), it serves businesses, individuals, and organizations targeting Indian audiences. The extension signals local relevance and helps establish credibility in the Indian market.

To buy a .in domain, visit Zoho Domains and use the domain search tool to check availability. If your preferred name is available, add it to your cart and complete the registration by providing contact details and payment information. Most registrations activate within minutes. You can register for periods ranging from one to ten years, and many registrars offer promotional pricing for longer commitments.

Anyone can register a .in domain, including Indian citizens, residents, businesses, and foreign individuals or companies. However, for registrants outside India, NIXI requires documentation showing a business connection or legitimate purpose related to India. This is standard practice for country code domains and doesn’t prevent foreign entities from registration.

Indian citizens and businesses can register .in domains by providing standard identification documents such as Aadhaar cards, PAN cards, or business registration certificates. Foreign registrants must demonstrate a genuine connection to India and provide government-issued identification, along with a signed declaration explaining their business purpose in India. These requirements help maintain the integrity of the .in namespace.

You can register a .in domain for periods ranging from one year to ten years. Most registrars offer flexible registration terms with discounts for multi-year commitments. You can review current registration pricing on the Zoho Domains pricing page. Longer registration periods help you lock in current pricing and reduce the administrative burden of annual renewals.

Yes, foreign individuals and companies can register .in domains. They need to provide valid identification documents such as a passport or government-issued ID and submit a declaration stating their business connection or legitimate purpose in India. The registry reviews these submissions, but the requirement is procedural and doesn’t prevent foreign registration when proper documentation is provided.

The .in domain is India’s primary country code extension, open to anyone with a connection to India. The .co.in is a second-level domain under .in, traditionally intended for commercial entities and businesses. Both are valid choices, but .in is shorter, more general, and often preferred for its simplicity. From an SEO perspective, both extensions perform similarly for Indian search results. If your preferred .in name is unavailable, .co.in serves as a strong alternative.

To transfer a .in domain, first unlock it at your current registrar and obtain a transfer code (also called an EPP or authorization code). Then, initiate the transfer at Zoho Domains by entering the domain name and authorization code. You’ll need to approve the transfer through email verification. The process typically adds one year to your registration period at the standard renewal rate.

A .in domain transfer typically takes five to seven days to complete. The timeline depends on how quickly you respond to verification emails and your current registrar’s processing procedures. Some transfers complete faster if both registrars process requests promptly, but the standard window allows for proper verification and security checks.

When your .in domain expires, it enters a grace period lasting approximately 30 days, during which you can renew it at the regular rate. If it’s not renewed within this period, the domain may enter a redemption phase lasting another 30 days, where recovery is still possible but incurs an additional redemption fee on top of the renewal cost. If it still goes unclaimed during redemption, the domain enters a pending deletion phase and eventually becomes available for public registration. You can use the domain expiry checker to keep track of expiry dates and avoid losing your domain.

No. Traditional WHOIS privacy or proxy services aren’t permitted for .in domains under NIXI registry rules. Registrant details must remain accurate and cannot be replaced with proxy ownership information. However, some registrars may redact certain contact details in the public WHOIS display in line with applicable regulations. You can look up any .in domain’s current registration details using the WHOIS lookup tool. This applies to all .in domains, including .co.in, .net.in, and .org.in.

Yes, you can use a .in domain for professional email hosting. You can set up email addresses like contact@yourdomain.in or info@yourdomain.in through email hosting providers, your web hosting company, or services like Zoho Mail. The setup involves configuring your domain’s MX records to point to your email provider’s servers, which most registrars make straightforward through their DNS management interface.