Register .in for 1 to 10 years. Names can use letters, numbers and hyphens, from 2 to 63 characters, and cannot start or end with a hyphen. Only ASCII names are accepted. No documents are needed.
Country-code TLD / India
.IN domain
.IN domain
in Pakistan.
Quick answer
.in is a country-code TLD for names that read as the English word in. Anyone in the world can register a .in name. No Indian address is needed. Some Pakistani users find that payment or registrar access can be hard because of the political situation. You can register it from Pakistan with DomainWalay, pay in PKR, and manage DNS from one panel. Minimum term is 1 year, and a 60 day transfer lock applies after registration. Registration costs Rs 4,177 per year in PKR.
1 yrMIN TERM
60 daysTRANSFER LOCK
YesAUTH CODE
NoWHOIS PRIVACY
TypeCountry-code TLD
RegistryNIXI
RegionIndia
Best forNames that read as the English word in
Term1 to 10 years
Transfer time5 to 7 days
DNSSECSupported
Dispute policyINDRP
01 / Overview
What is .in?
NIXI, the National Internet Exchange of India, manages .in, which is one of the largest country codes in Asia. .in is the official internet extension for India.
Anyone in Pakistan can own .in. Anyone in the world can register a .in name. No Indian address is needed. Some Pakistani users find that payment or registrar access can be hard because of the political situation. Registration is instant once payment clears.
Here is how it looks in real life. A Pakistani app could use a name like login.in or checkin.in, but most local firms prefer .pk or .com.
Terms run from 1 to 10 years. Longer terms lock in the price and avoid yearly reminders. Expired names can usually be restored within 30 days at a higher fee.
Moving .in to DomainWalay is simple. Unlock the domain at your current provider, get the auth code (also called EPP code), and start the transfer here. New registrations and recent transfers have a 60 day lock. Most transfers finish in 5 to 7 days.
Who uses .in in Pakistan
02 / Requirements checklist
What you need to register .in
✓Who can registerAnyone in the world can register a .in name. No Indian address is needed. Some Pakistani users find that payment or registrar access can be hard because of the political situation.
✓DocumentsNo documents are needed.
✓Minimum term1 year
✓Maximum term10 years
✓Name length2 to 63 characters
✓Contact detailsA working email and phone number for the registrant
✓PaymentPKR by bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa or card
03 / Rules and lifecycleRegistration, renewal and
Full .IN policy terms →Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .in
Renew .in any time before expiry. Auto renew is available in the client area. After expiry there is a grace period of about 30 days where renewal is still at the normal price, but the website may stop working. After that comes a redemption period of about 30 days with a higher restore fee. When all periods end, the name is released and anyone can register it.
Transfers of .in need the domain to be unlocked and a valid auth code from the current registrar. A domain cannot move within 60 days of registration or a previous transfer. The registrant email must approve the request. Typical time is 5 to 7 days.
A .in name goes through these stages: Active for the paid term, then Expired with a grace period of about 30 days, then Redemption for about 30 days, then Pending delete, then released.
DNSSEC is supported for .in. You can add DS records from your DNS panel once your DNS provider signs the zone.
The .in registry publishes some registrant data. Privacy protection is not available for this extension, so use a business address and email.
04 / Transfer to DomainWalay
Move your .in in 5 to 7 days
Unlock the domainLog in at your current registrar and turn off the transfer lock.
Get the auth codeAsk the current registrar for the auth code, also called the EPP code. It comes by email or shows in the panel.
Start the transfer hereEnter your .in name and the auth code on DomainWalay and pay the transfer fee. Most transfers add a year to the domain.
Approve the emailThe registrant email gets an approval link. Click it to speed things up.
Done in 5 to 7 daysThe domain shows in your DomainWalay client area. Update nameservers if needed.
05 / Complete the setup
Hosting and SSL,
Hosting and SSL,
same login.
Your DomainWalay account also works on HostingWalay and SSLWalay. Add hosting and a certificate for your new .in without a second signup.
Host it on HostingWalayNVMe hosting from Rs 299 per month, cPanel, free migration, Pakistani support.
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Secure it with SSLWalayDV, OV and EV certificates from Rs 2,687 per year. Padlock and https for your .in.
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Real life example
A Pakistani app could use a name like login.in or checkin.in, but most local firms prefer .pk or .com.
06 / Compare
.in vs the usual suspects
07 / Same family
Other extensions like .in
.5g.inRs 2,963.6g.inRs 3,488.ai.inRs 3,488.am.inRs 3,488.bihar.inRs 3,488.biz.inRs 3,488.business.inRs 3,488.ca.inRs 3,488.cn.inRs 3,488.co.inRs 3,488.com.inRs 3,488.coop.inRs 3,488
Did you know
NIXI, the National Internet Exchange of India, manages .in, which is one of the largest country codes in Asia.
08 / FAQ.in questions,
.in questions,
answered simply.
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Ask a questionWhat is .in?
.in is the official internet extension for India. NIXI, the National Internet Exchange of India, manages .in, which is one of the largest country codes in Asia.
How much does a .in domain cost in Pakistan?
At DomainWalay, .in registration is Rs 4,177 per year and renewal is Rs 5,169 per year. Transfer is Rs 4,177. Prices are in PKR and include the registry fee. Bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa and cards are accepted.
Who can register .in?
Anyone in the world can register a .in name. No Indian address is needed. Some Pakistani users find that payment or registrar access can be hard because of the political situation. No documents are needed.
Can I register .in from Pakistan?
Yes. There is no country rule for .in. Anyone in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad or any other city can register it and pay in PKR.
How do I transfer my .in domain to DomainWalay?
Unlock the domain at your current registrar, get the auth code, and start the transfer here with that code. Domains registered or transferred in the last 60 days cannot move yet. It usually takes 5 to 7 days.
What happens if my .in domain expires?
Renew it as soon as possible. There is a short grace period of about 30 days at the normal price. After that, a redemption period of about 30 days applies with a higher restore fee. Then the name is deleted and anyone can register it.
Is WHOIS privacy available for .in?
The .in registry publishes some registrant details, so full privacy is not available. Use a business address and a role email.
Which is better for a Pakistani business, .in or .pk?
It depends on your audience. .in suits names that read as the English word in. If your customers are mainly in Pakistan, pair it with .pk or .com.pk so you own both.
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