.in – Openprovider

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

A .in domain name registration is realtime and requires no specific additional data outside of the regular contact details for the owner, administrative and technical contact.

Please note that after register the domain. You must wait 60 days to be able transfer the domain.

.in domain transfer↓

To transfer a .in 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.
The current registrar will have ten days to either approve or object the transfer. After ten days the domain transfer will finish automatically.

Additional notes on a .in transfer

Please note if the domain was recently registered or transferred. You must wait 60 days to be able transfer the domain.

Transfer characteristics
Transfer authorization code required	yes
Method of confirmation	authcode
Registration period after transfer	extends
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.

.in domain update and trade (owner change)↓

Update owner (trade)

Update other data

A change of ownership can be done by replacing the owner contact in the control panel. After saving the changes the change is processed realtime.

A change of contactdetails can be done by updating the associated handles in the control panel. After saving the changes the domainname will be updated realtime.

.in domain delete (expiration) and reactivation (restore)↓

Delete / expiration

Restore / reactivation

A delete is realtime. After a delete the domain will be in quarantine status for 30 days. During this period the domain can be reactivated.

A domain can be restored using a restore domain command at the supplier. The domain can be renewed for 30 days after expiring.

.in detailed TLD information↓

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

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