.IT Domain
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Italy, primarily used by Italian websites and organizations.
Registry & Technical Information
Registry Information
Technical Details
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Registration Requirements:
Registrants must be citizens or residents of the EU, or have a registered office in the EU.
Additional Information
Country Code Top-Level Domain, representing Italy in the DNS. It's commonly used by Italian businesses, organizations, and individuals.
The .it domain was one of the first ccTLDs to be assigned, predating even the commercial use of the internet.In Italian, 'it' is a pronoun meaning 'it', creating a playful double meaning for the domain extension.
Frequently Asked Questions
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Italy, primarily used by Italian websites and organizations. The .IT TLD is managed by Registro .it and was introduced in 1987.
Registration for .IT domains has the following restrictions: Registrants must be citizens or residents of the EU, or have a registered office in the EU.
The average pricing for a .IT domain is €15. Prices may vary between registrars and can differ based on registration period and additional services.
WHOIS information for .IT domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.nic.it. You can also use the RDAP service at https://rdap.nic.it/ for more structured data access.
Popular registrars that support .IT domains include: GoDaddy, Namecheap, Register.it, and more. Check the supported registrars section for complete information and links.
As a country code TLD, .IT provides geographic identity and can improve local SEO rankings. It's ideal for businesses and individuals targeting a specific geographic market.