.in – Openprovider

This article describes the procedures and requirements of .in domain names.
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Registration

Successful domain registration via RCP or API requires:

Transfer

Authorization code required	yes
Method of confirmation	authcode
Registration period after transfer	extends
Average transfer time	Max 10 days
Advanced and simple transfers available	Contact our Sales department to check if easy transfer of 100 or more .in domains is available.

Update

Deletion / Restore

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

Detailed extension information

Registry	Registry: IN Registry Registry whois: https://www.registry.in/whois Registry web based whois: https://www.registry.in/whois Registry zonefile updates: Real-Time
Technical information	Available second level domains: .co.in, .firm.in, .gen.in, .ind.in, .net.in, .org.in DNSSEC support: no Minimum length: 3 characters Maximum length: 63 characters Allowed characters: a-z 0-9 - IDN characters: no 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. 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: http://www.inregistry.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