Learn all about the .it domain name, including how it works and some common reasons to get it, with our in-depth guide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer Trustee/Proxy Service for this extension?
Yes, we offer trustee for “.it” and “.co.it
Is there an official whois server for .IT domains?
Yes, it is whois.nic.it
Which organization oversees the administration of this domain extension?
The organization responsible of this domain extension is “NIC.IT”
What is the range of characters that the .IT extension can accommodate?
It is possible to register the letters a to z, the numbers 0 to 9 and the hyphen “-“. However, it is not possible to register domains that begin or end with a hyphen “-“ or start with the characters “xn—“.
Are there any specific criteria for registering a .IT domain?
To secure a .IT or .CO.IT domain, the domain owner must be a natural person or company resident or belonging to a member country of the European Community.
If you do not meet this requirement, we can register the domain in the name of our local representatives and then make it available to you. This option has an additional cost (Trustee Service).
What is the shortest registration duration permitted for this extension?
The minimum registration term for “.it” extensions is 1 year.
Does .IT support internationalized domain names (IDNs) characters?
Yes, it supports the registration of the IDNs characters in the 24 official languages of the European Union.
What is the least and greatest number of characters permissible?
The minimum is 3 and the maximum is 63
Does this extension support third level domains?
Yes, it does support third level extension, you can register domains with “.co.it”
How can one contact the registry managing this extension?
The contact information is:
Sponsoring Organisation
IIT - CNR
Via Moruzzi, 1
Pisa I-56124
Italy
Administrative Contact
Domenico Laforenza
IIT - CNR
Via Moruzzi, 1
Pisa I-56124
Italy
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +39 050 315 2112
Fax: +39 050 315 2113
Technical Contact
Maurizio Martinelli
IIT - CNR
Via Moruzzi, 1
Pisa I-56124
Italy
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +39 050 315 2087
Fax: +39 050 315 2207
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