What is a .IN domain?

.IN is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) for India.

It is widely used by businesses, organizations, and individuals targeting the Indian market, and is also popular for global use due to its short and versatile format.

Who can register a .IN domain?

Anyone can register a .IN domain on a first-come, first-served basis. There are no local presence requirements.

Registration restrictions

There are no specific eligibility restrictions for standard .IN domains. However:

• Domain names must not violate applicable laws or third-party rights (e.g., trademarks)
• Certain second-level domains (like .gov.in or .edu.in) may have additional eligibility requirements

Standard domain rules apply:

• Domain length must be between 1–63 characters
• Allowed characters: letters (a–z), numbers (0–9), and hyphens
• Hyphens cannot be used at the beginning or end of the domain name
• Special characters (e.g., &, #) are not allowed
• IDNs (internationalized domain names) are supported

Domain requirements

.IN domains must comply with standard DNS and naming conventions. Proper nameserver configuration is required for the domain to function correctly.

Additional details

• Registration term: 1–10 years
• WHOIS privacy: Available

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