The .it domain is Italy's country code top-level domain (ccTLD), offering unique opportunities for businesses and individuals connected to Italy. Here's everything you need to know about registering and managing a .it domain.

Eligibility Requirements

To register or transfer a .it domain, your mailing address must be in one of these locations:

• European Economic Area (EEA) member states
• Republic of San Marino
• Swiss Confederation
• United Kingdom
• Vatican City State

Entity Types

You must select one of these categories when registering:

• Italian nationals
• European residents (excluding Italy)
• Companies or sole proprietorships (Italy)
• Freelancers (Italy)
• Non-profit organizations (Italy)
• Public entities (Italy)
• European companies/organizations (excluding Italy)
• Other eligible individuals (Italy)

WHOIS Privacy

WHOIS privacy is only available for:

• Italian nationals
• European residents (excluding Italy)
• Freelancers (Italy)

Important Domain Rules

• No 5-day grace period for cancellations
• No refunds available
• Name servers cannot be edited
• Custom DNS records should be used instead

Expiration Policies

Tucows Registrar:

• 10-day renewal grace period
• 30-day redemption period through Tucows

Key-Systems Registrar:

• No grace period
• Domain becomes immediately unavailable after expiration
• Reactivation may be possible through support

Transfer Information

When transferring a .it domain:

• A new 1-year registration is added
• Previous registration time doesn't transfer
• Renewal date changes to transfer completion date

Best Practices

• Verify domain need before registration
• Double-check for typos
• Keep registration information current
• Use custom DNS records for most configurations

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