Guidelines for Registering .in and .co.in Domains

Guidelines for Registering .in and .co.in Domains

By Michael Thompson

February 23, 2025 at 12:10 PM

The .in and .co.in domains are India's country code top-level domains (ccTLDs), offering a strong regional presence for businesses and professionals in India. Here's what you need to know about these domains:

Key Features and Guidelines

  • No refunds or grace period for cancellations
  • Double-check for typos before registration
  • Different expiration rules based on registrar:
    • Tucows: 40-day grace period + 30-day redemption period
    • Key-Systems: ~30-day renewal period

Registration Limits

For .co.in domains:

  • Individual registrants: Maximum 2 domains
  • Businesses/organizations: Maximum 100 domains
  • Additional domains require approval from [email protected]
  • Approval typically takes 24 hours
  • Unapproved excess domains may be deleted without notice

Important Considerations

  • Domains can be registered, transferred, or connected to your website
  • Different rules apply compared to other TLDs
  • Check domain prices through domain name search
  • Connected third-party domains aren't subject to these guidelines

Domain Expiration Process

  1. Grace Period:

    • Tucows: 40 days to renew + 30 days redemption period
    • Key-Systems: Approximately 30 days to renew
  2. After Grace Period:

    • Tucows domains return to registrar
    • Key-Systems domains may be reactivated through support

These domains follow specific registry policies and requirements that differ from standard TLDs. Always verify requirements before registration and maintain active renewals to prevent domain loss.

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