.in domain shows that your business is Indian. .in domains are run by the .IN Registry, and come with a few rules that differ from extensions like .com. This guide explains them.
Types of .in domain
Rules to know
Your contact details must be accurate
Your contact details must be accurate
The registrant (owner) details must be real and up to date. The registry can suspend a
.in domain with false or incomplete details. Check them under Contact Information in the domain’s sidebar.No privacy protection
No privacy protection
Privacy protection isn’t allowed for
.in domains. See Protect your domain with registrar lock and privacy.Registration length
Registration length
You can register or renew a
.in domain for 1 to 10 years at a time.Transfers
Transfers
A
.in domain can’t be transferred within 60 days of registration or a previous transfer, and must be unlocked and not expired. Every transfer to HostCloud adds 1 year to the registration. See Transfer a domain to HostCloud.Fewer options in the Client Area
Fewer options in the Client Area
Some
.in extensions, such as .co.in, don’t show Addons or Get EPP Code in the domain’s sidebar. If you need the transfer code, see Get your domain’s EPP code.Expiry
Expiry
Like other domains, an expired
.in domain stops working, and renewing late costs extra. See What happens when a domain expires.