.IN registration requirements
Most .IN namespaces are open worldwide, but reserved Indian namespaces have eligibility rules
The official .IN Registry lists .in, co.in, net.in, org.in, firm.in, gen.in and many others as open to parties worldwide without a local-presence test. Academic, research, government and military namespaces are reserved for qualified Indian organisations.
What should you check before applying?
The extension alone does not determine eligibility. Check the exact namespace, the applicant and the relationship between the name and that applicant.
- 1Choose the exact namespace
Confirm whether the chosen ending is in the unrestricted list or a reserved category.
- 2Confirm who will hold it
Use the real person or organisation that will control and renew the registration.
- 3Collect the right evidence
Open namespaces still require true contact data. Reserved namespaces require category-specific proof.
- 4Keep eligibility details current
Maintain accurate contacts and renew through the registrar for the chosen term.
What are the important .IN registration details?
Use this summary to prepare, then follow the fields and validation shown in the live order.
The domain holder matters
The registry record should identify the person or organisation entitled to hold the name, not a developer or unrelated third party.
Availability is not final approval
A name can appear available but still fail a policy or validation check. Registration completes only after the registry accepts it.
Renewal does not remove the rules
The holder normally needs to remain eligible and keep required information accurate throughout the registration.
Website and email are separate
Eligibility controls the domain registration. DNS, hosting, forwarding and mailbox services are configured after registration.
| Item | Current rule |
|---|---|
| Open namespaces | Many, including .in, co.in, net.in and org.in, are open worldwide |
| Reserved namespaces | ac.in, res.in, edu.in, gov.in and mil.in require qualifying Indian organisations |
| Length | Normally 3 to 63 characters before the extension |
| Characters | Letters, digits and internal hyphens, not a leading or trailing hyphen |
.IN registration questions
Does availability guarantee registration?
No. The registry can reject or suspend an application that does not meet its rules, even if the label initially appears available.
Can a developer register it for me?
A helper can place the order, but the registry record should use the eligible holder’s accurate details and identifiers.
Can I hide all registrant information?
Privacy treatment depends on the registry and applicable law. Do not assume a proxy service is permitted for every extension.
What if I am unsure whether I qualify?
Check the registry rule linked above before ordering, or ask UKC Support with the proposed holder type and extension. Do not send identity documents in an ordinary ticket unless requested through a secure route.
Eligibility checked?
Search the name and review the live application
Use accurate holder details and stop before payment if the requested evidence does not match your situation.