Report: How to Manage .it Domain Registration and Requirements
.it domains are specific to Italy and follow unique rules compared to other top-level domains (TLDs). These domains are ideal for businesses and professionals operating in Italy.
Registration and Transfer Requirements
To register or transfer a .it domain, you must have a postal address in:
- European Economic Area
- Republic of San Marino
- Swiss Confederation
- United Kingdom
- Vatican City
Legal Entity Types
When registering, you must select one of these categories:
- Italian citizen
- European resident (outside Italy)
- Company or sole proprietor (Italy)
- Freelancer (Italy)
- Non-profit organization (Italy)
- Public authority (Italy)
- European company/organization (outside Italy)
- Other sectors (Italy)
Important Features and Policies
- No grace period for cancellations or refunds
- Cannot edit nameservers (use custom DNS records instead)
- Domain transfers include a new one-year registration period
- Previous registration period doesn't carry over
- Expiration date changes to transfer completion date
Whois Privacy
Whois privacy is only available for:
- Italian citizens
- European residents (outside Italy)
- Freelancers (Italy)
Expiration Policies
Tucows Registrar:
- 10-day grace period for renewal
- Additional 30-day window to contact Tucows for renewal
Key-Systems Registrar:
- No grace period
- Domain removed from dashboard upon expiration
- Contact support to check reactivation possibility
Tips
- Double-check domain spelling before registration
- Verify all requirements are met before initiating transfer
- Keep track of expiration dates to avoid domain loss
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