.भारत (.xn--h2brj9c) – Openprovider

This article describes the procedures and requirements of .भारत (.xn--h2brj9c) domain names.
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Registration

Successful domain registration via RCP or API requires:

two or more nameservers or a nameserver group
registrant e-mail address verification applies

KYC requirements for .भारत

The registry for .भारत, NIXI has introduced know your customer requirements for .भारत domain name registrations. Registrants must upon registration the accuracy of their registration data by providing either a copy of their Aadhaar, passport, PAN card or drivers license (for Indian citizens/residents) or passport or national ID card for international registrants, and by confirming the data on a special website of the registry.

This documentation must be maintained by the reseller for the duration of the registration and provided to KS upon request. Failure to collect this data may result in the deletion of all affected domain names or the suspension of the right to register and/or renew .भारत domain names through our service.

The introduction of this policy by the registry also means that the earlier policy limiting the number of domains a registrant can hold is no longer active.

Transfer

Successful domain transfer via RCP or API requires:

authorisation code
two or more nameservers or a nameserver group

Authorization code required	yes
Method of confirmation	authcode,email
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 .xn--h2brj9c domains is available.

Update

Owner change (trade)

requested as a normal domain update via RCP or API
processed realtime
both previous and new registrant will receive an e-mail. This is a notification only, no action is required.

Other update

requested via RCP or API
processed realtime

Deletion / Restore

Delete

Explicit delete

Requested via RCP or API
processed realtime
will directly result in quarantine (redemption period) (no soft quarantine applies)

Expiration
In case the domain expires (not renewed in time);

will not be deleted directly at the registry
will lead to soft quarantine, followed by regular quarantine

Restore / reactivate

restore / reactivation supported via RCP or API
quarantine periods can be found under
Detailed extension information > Technical information > Quarantine period

Detailed extension information

Registry	Registry: https://www.registry.in/ Registry whois: Registry web based whois: https://www.registry.in/whois Registry zonefile updates: Realtime
Technical information	DNSSEC support: yes Minimum length: 3 characters Maximum length: 63 characters 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	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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