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.in Domain: India ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.in is the country-code top-level domain for India.

Overview

The national extension for India's large and fast-growing online market.

.in is managed by NIXI. Second-level options such as .co.in also exist.

Who can register

Generally open to registrants worldwide.

Second-level endings: Also .co.in, .net.in, .org.in, .firm.in, .gen.in, .ind.in.

Before you buy a .in name

• Check the renewal price as well as the first-year price. Our cost calculator shows what a name really costs over time.
• Make sure you meet the eligibility rules yourself, without relying on a trustee if you can avoid it.
• Search for trademarks and for the same name in .com.
• Say the name out loud: will people type it correctly?

Weighing up a specific .in name? TLD.is gives an AI appraisal that explains a name's strengths and weaknesses.

Frequently asked questions

What country is .in?

.in is the country-code top-level domain for India.

Who runs the .in domain?

The .in registry is managed by National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) / .IN Registry.

Can I register a .in domain from another country?

Generally open to registrants worldwide.

Does Google treat .in as a country domain?

Yes. Google normally treats .in as a signal that a site targets India.

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Sources checked: en.wikipedia.org. Last reviewed October 2026.

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