Report Malware in .it Domains: Security Guidelines
Italy's .it domain names are ideal for businesses and professionals operating in Italy or targeting the Italian market.
Registration Requirements
To register or transfer a .it domain, you must have a mailing address in one of these locations:
- European Economic Area member nations
- Republic of San Marino
- Swiss Confederation
- United Kingdom
- Vatican City
Entity Types
When registering, select one of these entity categories:
- Italian Citizen
- European Resident (excluding Italy)
- Company or One Man Company (Italy)
- Freelance Worker (Italy)
- Non-profit Organization (Italy)
- Public Organization (Italy)
- European Company or Organization (excluding Italy)
- Other Subjects (Italy)
Key Features & Rules
Expiration Policy:
- Tucows domains: 10-day grace period followed by 30-day redemption period
- Key-Systems domains: No grace period; immediate expiration
Important Notes:
- No 5-day cancellation grace period
- No refunds available
- Nameserver editing not permitted
- Domain transfers include one year of registration
- New renewal date set to transfer completion date
Whois Privacy
Only available for:
- Italian Citizens
- European residents (excluding Italy)
- Freelance Workers (Italy)
Before registering, carefully verify the domain name for accuracy as changes cannot be reversed. Custom DNS records can be used for most domain management needs instead of nameserver modifications.
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