How to Register and Manage .it Domains: Requirements and Guidelines
Italy's .it domain extension is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) specifically designed for businesses and individuals with connections to Italy. This guide covers essential information about .it domains and their requirements.
Registration Requirements
To register or transfer a .it domain, you must have a mailing address in one of these regions:
- European Economic Area (EEA) countries
- Republic of San Marino
- Swiss Confederation
- United Kingdom
- Vatican City
Eligible Entity Types
The following entities can register .it domains:
- Italian citizens
- European residents (excluding Italy)
- Italian companies or sole proprietorships
- Italian freelancers
- Italian non-profit organizations
- Italian public institutions
- European corporations/organizations (excluding Italy)
- Other eligible parties in Italy
WHOIS Privacy
WHOIS privacy protection is only available for:
- Italian citizens
- European residents (excluding Italy)
- Italian freelancers
Domain Expiration and Renewal
Depending on the registrar:
- Tucows: 10-day renewal grace period followed by a 30-day redemption period
- Key-Systems: No grace period; domain disappears from dashboard upon expiration
Important Notes
- No 5-day cancellation grace period or refunds available
- Name server editing is not permitted
- Domain transfers include a new one-year registration
- Previous registration time doesn't carry over during transfers
- Renewal date changes upon transfer completion
Custom DNS records can be used for most domain management tasks instead of editing name servers directly.
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