.com.in

This article describes the procedures and requirements of .com.in domain names.
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Registration
Successful domain registration via RCP or API requires:
two or more nameservers or a nameserver group
KYC requirements :The registry for .IN, NIXI has introduced know your customer requirements for .IN domain name registrations. Registrants must provide accurate registration data and confirm the validity of their information. For Indian citizens/residents, this entails submitting a copy of either their Aadhaar, passport, PAN card, or driver's license. International registrants, on the other hand, are required to provide a copy of their passport or national ID card.
Transfer
Transfer not allowed less than 60 days after domain registration
Authorization code required
yes
Method of confirmation
authcode
Registration period after transfer
extends
Average transfer time
Max 6 days
Advanced and simple transfers available
Contact our Sales department to check if easy transfer of 100 or more .com.in domains is available.
Update
Owner change (trade)
Trade - via RCP or API, by updating the owner handle
Confirmation - via email to losing and gaining domain owners
Other update
Domain updates - via RCP or API. Processed real-time
Deletion / Restore
Delete
Delete - via RCP or API
Domains, deleted explicitly - locked in  hard quarantine 28 days after deletion
Expired domains - locked in soft quarantine  for 44 days. If not restored - locked in  hard quarantine 28 more days
Restore / reactivate
Restore - via RCP or API. 72 days after deletion
Detailed extension information
Registry
Registry: IN Registry
Registry whois: whois.registry.in
Registry web based whois: https://whois.registry.in
Registry zonefile updates: Real-Time
Domain lifecycle
[External embedded content: https://www.openprovider.com/domain-lifecycle/domains.php?ext=com.in]
Technical information
DNSSEC support: yes
Minimum length: 3 characters
Maximum length: 63 characters
Allowed characters: a-z 0-9 -
IDN characters: Yes
Registration period: 1-10 years
Renewal date offset: 0 days
The number of days before the registry's expiration date, that Openprovider requires the domain to be renewed or expired. More info.
Note that the dates as shown in your Openprovider account are always leading, even if they do not match the renewal date offset mentioned here.
Soft quarantine period: 44 days
During this period, following after an expiration, the domain can be restored for free. This period does not apply if the domain is deleted explicitly. More info.
Quarantine period: 28 days
During this period, an expired or deleted domain name can be reactivated at an additional fee.
Restrictions
Local presence required? no
Does Openprovider provide local presence services? n/a
Local activity required? no
Correct nameserver configuration required? no
The Domain(s) can be registered without further limitations.
Policies
Policies: https://www.registry.in/policies
Registration agreement
The registry requires that a registration agreement is in place between the provider and the domain holder. The text of this registration agreement and any required supplements is the following:
General registration agreement
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