Report Malware and Domain Security Guidelines for .it Domains
Registering, transferring, and managing .it domains requires understanding specific guidelines and requirements. Here's what you need to know:
Basic Information
- .it domains are ideal for businesses with a presence in Italy
- Different rules apply compared to other TLDs
- No refunds or grace period for cancellations
- Name server editing is not available (use custom DNS records instead)
Eligibility Requirements You must have a postal address in one of these locations:
- European Economic Area member countries
- Republic of San Marino
- Swiss Confederation
- United Kingdom
- Vatican City
Entity Types When registering or transferring, select one:
- Italian citizen
- European resident (excluding Italy)
- Company or sole proprietorship (Italy)
- Freelancer (Italy)
- Non-profit organization (Italy)
- Public organization (Italy)
- European company/organization (excluding Italy)
- Other (Italy)
Domain Expiration and Renewal Tucows registrar:
- 10-day renewal window
- Additional 30-day renewal period through Tucows
Key-Systems registrar:
- Domain disappears from panel upon expiration
- Contact support for possible reactivation
Transfer Information
- Includes one year of registration
- Previous registration time doesn't carry over
- Renewal date changes to transfer completion date
Whois Privacy Only available for:
- Italian citizens
- European residents (excluding Italy)
- Freelancers (Italy)
Important Notes
- Verify domain name carefully before registration
- Custom DNS records recommended for most domain management needs
- Different rules apply for linked external .it domains
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