This article describes the procedures and requirements of .it domain names.
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.it domain registration↓
When the registration has started the domain owner receives a email containing a link to a form that needs to be completed. Only after the form has been completed will the registry start processing the registration request.
For correct inclusion in the zone file, the nameservers must be properly configured. Check this on the registry's website.
Note that for entities based in Italy, the registry will strictly check the 2-letter province code included in the handle. See for the correct naming our separate knowledge base article.
Company number and VAT number (companies) or fiscal code (individuals - Example: GZRJST88A29Y614Q without spaces) is required in ALL handles (owner, admin and tech). A valid Italian tax identification code is composed of 16 alphanumeric characters.
Fiscal code contains of 16 numberic-value without spaces, must be filled in "Social security number" field and must pass validation through Italian fiscale control.
It is required that the Office/residence of the registrant is within the EU.
If you are receiving an error on form confimation:
"2005, Parameter value syntax error; Voice syntax error" - that means you made a mistake in phone number.
Check area code and numbers format used.
.it domain transfer↓
To transfer a .it domain name please make sure to first get the authorisation code from the current registrar. Using this code you can request the transfer through our website.
Once the transfer has been requested the domain owner receives a email containing a link to a form that needs to be completed. Only after the form has been completed will the registry start processing the transfer request. The current registrar will then have 1 day to object against the transfer. If no objection or approval is given the transfer will complete automatically.
The registry will not send an e-mail to the domain contacts after the transfer finishes.
Note that a registrar is obliged to provide the authorization code to the registrant at all times, without conditions. In no circumstance, a registrar may deny an authorization code request.
The expiration date in the registry whois is updated 15 days after the renewal.
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| Transfer authorization code required | yes |
| Method of confirmation | authcode,email |
| Registration period after transfer | restarts |
| Transfer time | 1 day |
| Advanced and simple transfers available | Contact our Sales department to check if easy transfer of 100 or more .it domains is available. |
.it domain update and trade (owner change)↓
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Update owner (trade) |
Update other data |
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An owner change can be performed by updating the owner handle of the domain. This change is processed realtime.
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An contact update can be performed by updating the handle of the domain. This change is processed realtime. |
.it domain delete (expiration) and reactivation (restore)↓
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Delete / expiration |
Restore / reactivation |
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A delete is realtime. After a delete the domain will be in quarantine status for 30 days. During this period the domain can be restored (reactivated).
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14 to 44 days after the expiration date, or 30 days after the delete command has been issued, a domain can restored for the restore fee plus the regular renewal fee. |
.it detailed TLD information↓
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| 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: |