Choose .in when
- Indian companies
- Indian ecommerce
- Local services
- Indian creators
.in domain search
Find an .in domain Indian customers can place instantly
Generate ideas, check an exact name or research a shortlist—all scoped to .in.
Live .in search
Find your strongest available .in
Results remain on this page and stay scoped to .in. Availability and final checkout price are confirmed by the registrar.
About this extension
What is .in?
.in is India's country-code top-level domain. It provides a concise local signal for Indian operations, products and creators while remaining useful for a broad multilingual market.
- Type
- Country-code TLD
- Reported snapshot
- 3M+
- IANA type
- Country-code TLD
- Registration scope
- India ccTLD; verify current registrar and registrant requirements.
India ccTLD; verify current registrar and registrant requirements.
Registry homepage accessed Aug 2026 · IN Registry homepage
Current classification in the IANA Root Zone Database.
Read the current registry and registrar terms before purchase.
The short answer
Is .in a good domain extension?
Choose .in when India is the core market and local recognition is a meaningful part of the brand.
Consider another extension when
- There is no India operation or audience
- The name has an unintended phrase in local languages
- A global-first identity needs a neutral TLD
Research brief
The .in facts that change the decision
This page separates registry policy, public market evidence and registrar pricing. A sample is labeled as a sample; a rule is labeled as a rule; and a checkout quote is never presented as a registry statistic.
IANA type
Country-code TLD
Current classification in the IANA Root Zone Database.
IANA .in delegation recordRegistration scope
India ccTLD; verify current registrar and registrant requirements.
Read the current registry and registrar terms before purchase.
IANA .in delegation recordIANA registration service
registry.in
IANA lists this registration-service destination for .in. It identifies a registry service, not a quote for a specific domain name.
IANA .in delegation recordRegistry lookup endpoint
whois.nixiregistry.in · https://rdap.nixiregistry.in/rdap/
IANA publishes these .in registry lookup endpoints. A lookup does not settle final availability, rights or checkout price.
IANA .in delegation recordRoot-zone registration date
1989-05-08
IANA records this date for .in in the DNS root. It is not the launch date of every registry service or a measure of a particular domain's age.
IANA .in delegation recordOpen registration zones
.in is open worldwide
IN Registry lists .in and many second-level zones as unrestricted, while reserved categories such as .gov.in and .edu.in are limited to qualified Indian organisations.
IN Registry policiesName-length rule
3–63 characters
IN Registry reserves one- and two-character names for government or registry use. This is a registration rule, not an availability claim about any particular longer name.
IN Registry FAQsBuying path
.in → offer → checkout
A commercial domain works best when the name, offer and checkout experience read as one coherent promise.
Market pulse
What the .in market snapshot shows
This registry has published a dated total for the namespace. It shows scale, not a trend, the value of an individual domain or availability of a particular name.
Registry record
Dated total
One dated registry total · Registry homepage accessed Aug 2026
Registry data
Published
one dated registry total; no trend inferred
IN Registry-published .in family count
3M+
One dated registry record
The registry has published one dated total. This page presents it as a snapshot, not as growth, availability or a price for a specific name.
IN Registry homepageFamiliar in the wild
Who uses .in?
These are recognizable examples, not endorsements or traffic rankings. The useful pattern is how broadly the extension works across industries.
Availability without guesswork
How to find a strong available .in
Treat availability as the start of the decision, not the finish. A usable name also needs to be easy to communicate, defensible and fairly priced.
- 01
Start with a name that earns .in
Check pronunciation across the languages you serve and compare the matching .com before launch.
- 02
Search the exact label first
Keep the search scoped to this extension, then compare the exact label with closely related endings before accepting a spelling compromise.
- 03
Check rights and pronunciation
An available result is not trademark clearance. Say the name aloud, check local implications and review the registrar’s final eligibility rules.
Pricing explained
What does a .in domain cost?
The useful number is the full cost of ownership, not the largest promotional figure on a registrar banner.
Lowest verified row: $7.95 for year one
Renews from $7.95
This is the lowest verified provider row, not a recommendation. Verified 2026-09-04. Compare every available registrar below; a provider gets a price row after its current quote is collected or approved in admin.
RegistrarRegisterRenewTransfer
NameSiloSource price table
Register$7.95Renew$7.95Transfer$7.45
Standard names only. Prices were source-checked on September 4, 2026; promotional rates, taxes, ICANN fees and premium-name pricing can change at checkout.
Compare the full .in ownership cost
Compare .in renewal and transfer with .com and .asia. Confirm current registrar policies and taxes.
Registration options
Where to register a .in
Compare the final registration, renewal and transfer terms. We put the provider best aligned with this market first, but the choice remains yours.
Compare Bluehost, Namecheap, NameSilo, HostGator and Domain.com. Prices appear only when a provider's current quote is verified, so a missing row never becomes a made-up number.
NameSilo
Register $7.95 · renew $7.95
Verified 2026-09-04
Bluehost
Our primary global registration option for generic extensions.
Namecheap
A second checkout option for comparing registration and renewal terms.
HostGator
A domain and hosting option; confirm the current renewal price at checkout.
Domain.com
Search and register on Domain.com's official domain page; confirm current availability and terms there.
Make the tradeoff visible
.in compared with common alternatives
| Extension | Recognition | Availability | Strongest fit | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .in | Strong in its market | Check the exact label | Indian businesses, services and India-first audiences | There is no India operation or audience |
| .com | Very high | Crowded | Broad commercial and global brands | Premium or awkward remaining names |
| .org | High | Often better | Mission-led and community work | May imply a public-interest purpose |
AI naming tools
Use AI for ideas—not fake availability
Copy a focused prompt into your preferred AI assistant, then paste the names it finds into FlashDomains Bulk Search. Test the whole shortlist together—AI can explore language, but live registry and registrar signals confirm domains.
Generate .in name ideas
Generate 25 concise .in names for Indian businesses, services and India-first audiences. Keep them natural when spoken, avoid trademarks and forced spellings, and do not claim availability or legal clearance.
Score a shortlist for clarity
Score these possible .in names: [paste shortlist]. Assess pronunciation, spelling, category fit, unintended meanings and sentence flow. Do not claim availability, trademark clearance or monetary value. Return the strongest three with risks.
Create clean variations
The preferred label [name] is unavailable as a .in. Suggest concise variations that preserve its meaning and suit indian businesses, services and india-first audiences. Reject forced spellings, hyphens and numbers. Do not claim availability.
These prompts help generate and evaluate .in ideas. They do not confirm domain availability, trademark status or price.
Direct answers
.in questions
Updated August 15, 2026. Time-sensitive prices and availability must be rechecked at the registrar.
What is a .in domain?
.in is India's country-code top-level domain. It provides a concise local signal for Indian operations, products and creators while remaining useful for a broad multilingual market.
How much does a .in domain cost?
There is no universal retail price. Compare registration, renewal and transfer pricing for the exact label, then confirm premium status, taxes and eligibility at checkout.
Is FlashDomains the .in registrar?
No. FlashDomains compares availability signals and routes registration actions to a registrar with the searched name filled in. The registrar confirms availability, price and eligibility at checkout.
Who is a .in domain best for?
.in is strongest for Indian businesses, services and India-first audiences. Check the current registry or registrar requirements before purchase and make the local or category signal true on the site.
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