.in domains
India's own extension, run by NIXI and open to registrants worldwide. The clearest way to show customers in India that you serve them.
Search .in names
- Register
- $9.99
- per year
- Renews at
- $10.99
- per year
- Transfer in
- $9.99
- one-off
What is a .in domain?
.in is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) for India. It is run by the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI), a not-for-profit company under the Ministry of Electronics and IT. Anyone can register one, in India or abroad, and every registrant completes NIXI's eKYC.
Source: registry.in
- Registry
- NIXI (National Internet Exchange of India)
- Type
- Country code (ccTLD) for India
- Who can register
- Anyone, in India or abroad
- Verification
- NIXI eKYC, after you register
- Term
- 1 to 10 years at a time
- WHOIS privacy
- Not available on .in
- Search engines
- Read as a site for India
Is .in right for you?
A country extension says where you are before anyone opens the site.
- Most of your customers are in India
- You're a local shop, clinic, school, studio or service
- Your name is taken on .com but free on .in
- You want Google to see the site as one for India
Selling worldwide?
Lead with .com and register the .in as well, pointed at the same site, so nobody else takes your name in India.
About .comCompare
.in, .co.in or .com?
Three good choices for an Indian business. Prices are today's, per year.
| Extension | Best for | First year | Renews |
|---|---|---|---|
| .in | Any business or person in IndiaShort, and the one people in India recognise first | $9.99 | $10.99 |
| .co.in | Companies and shops"co" stands for commercial; usually free when the .in is taken | $8.99 | $8.99same as first year |
| .com | Customers outside India tooKnown everywhere; short names are mostly taken | $14.99 | $14.99same as first year |
Registry rules
NIXI's rules, in plain words
The registry sets these for every .in name, whoever you buy it from.
eKYC after you register
NIXI emails the registrant contact a link to confirm the email address and complete eKYC. Do it promptly: until it's done, the registry can suspend the domain. KYC is required under CERT-In's guidelines (IT Act 2000, Section 70B).
registry.in: KYC is mandatoryReal owner details
The registrant's name, address, email and phone must be accurate and kept up to date. Names with false details can be suspended.
NIXI advisory LA 02No WHOIS privacy
Privacy protection isn't offered on .in, unlike .com or .io. A business email and office address are a good choice for the owner contact.
No auctions or speculation
NIXI doesn't allow .in names to be auctioned or sold speculatively. Names held to resell can be put on hold without notice.
NIXI advisory, 11 May 2026
Register a .in in three steps
Search
Type a name above. We check .in first, then show alternatives with their prices.
Sign in and pay
Create your account or sign in, add the owner's details and pay by Visa, Mastercard or Amex.
Confirm with NIXI
Open NIXI's email to the owner's address and finish eKYC. Then point the domain anywhere: DNS is free in your dashboard.
FAQ
.in domain questions
What people ask before registering a .in.
Can a foreigner or NRI register a .in domain?
Yes. NIXI has never limited .in to Indian nationals. Registrants outside India complete the same eKYC and may be asked for identity documents.
Why can't I turn on WHOIS privacy for .in?
The .in registry doesn't offer it. Privacy protection is available on extensions like .com and .io, but not on .in, so use accurate business contact details for the owner.
What happens if I don't complete NIXI's eKYC?
NIXI can suspend the domain until it's done. The email goes to the registrant contact you gave at checkout. If you can't find it, message us on WhatsApp, any time, and we'll help.
Should I choose .in or .com?
If most customers are in India, .in is a strong local choice, and Google reads it as a site aimed at India. If you sell worldwide, lead with .com. Many businesses register both and point one at the other.
How much does a .in domain cost to renew?
$10.99 a year today. The renewal price is shown before you pay, and we email reminders before the domain expires; renewals aren't automatic.
Can I transfer my .in domain to HostMentor?
Yes. Unlock it at your current registrar, get the transfer (auth) code and start the transfer from your dashboard. A transfer costs $9.99.
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