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Register a .gen.in domain — India

.gen.in is a second-level extension under .in, the country-code domain of India. It shows visitors your website is rooted in India and builds instant local trust.

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.gen.in at a glance

Term
1–10 years
Eligibility
Open to all
DNSSEC
Yes
WHOIS privacy
No

.gen.in registration rules

What you need to know before registering, transferring or renewing a .gen.in domain.

Registration

Registration term
1–10 years
Renewal term
1–10 years
Internationalised names (IDN)
Cyrillic, English, French, Italian, German, Portuguese…
Name length
Up to 63 characters: letters, numbers and hyphens (registry minimums may apply)

Requirements

Restrictions
Open to everyone — conditions below
Extra registrant data
Required — see below
Local presence / trustee service
Not offered

Transfer & ownership

Transfer to Upflare
Supported
Transfer method
Auth (EPP) code from your current registrar

Renewal & expiry

Restore after expiry
Possible for up to 44 days — a late fee may apply
Registry quarantine
28 days — restore fee applies

Technical

Registry
National Internet Exchange of India
Type
Second-level domain under .in
.in in use since
1989
DNSSEC
Supported
WHOIS privacy
Not allowed by the registry
Lookup protocol
WHOIS and RDAP

Before you register a .gen.in domain

  • Anyone in the world can register — no connection to India is required, though holders abroad may be asked about their purpose.
  • Identity verification (KYC) is mandatory for new registrants, and contact details must be true and accurate.
  • Privacy or proxy services are not allowed.

Information you’ll need to provide

  • Connection To India

    Indian Business Presence (subsidiary, branch, affiliate, or partnership) · Commercial Activity in India (selling products or services) · Marketing or Business Development Targeting India · Content or Digital Services Targeting Indian Users · Educational or Research Activities Involving India · Cultural or Community Activities Connected to India …

  • India Nexus and Registry Policies Attestation

    YES · NO

Information verified on 17 Oct 2026. Sources: NIXI (.IN Registry) registration policy · IANA root zone database. Registry rules can change — our support team confirms the details for your order.

Why choose a .gen.in domain?

Signal a clear local presence in India.

Build trust with customers in India who prefer a local address.

Strengthen local SEO for searches tied to India.

Protect your brand by securing its .gen.in version.

Who .gen.in is for

Businesses, shops, institutions and creators targeting the India market.

How to register a .gen.in domain

  1. 1Search for your name above and add the .gen.in domain to your cart.
  2. 2Fill in your contact details plus the extra information the .gen.in registry asks for (listed on this page).
  3. 3Make sure you meet the .gen.in registration rules below; the registry may check them.
  4. 4Manage DNS, connect hosting or email from your Upflare dashboard once the domain is active.
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.gen.in domain FAQs

.gen.in domains can be registered for 1–10 years at a time, and renewed before they expire.

Yes. Anyone in the world can register — no connection to India is required, though holders abroad may be asked about their purpose. Identity verification (KYC) is mandatory for new registrants, and contact details must be true and accurate.

Unlock the domain at your current registrar, request its auth (EPP) code and start the transfer on our transfer page.

The .gen.in registry doesn't allow WHOIS privacy services. Registry rules decide which details are public.

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