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| .IT is the official country code Top-Level-Domain of Italy. Any companies or individuals who are interested in registering an .IT domain, or people from the Information technology business sector. |
| TLD |
.it |
| Registry | |
| Dispute Policy | |
| Registrar |
1api GmbH |
| WHOIS-Server |
whois.nic.it |
| WHOIS-Update |
6 to 12 hours |
| Min. Characters |
2 |
| Max. Characters |
63 |
| Character Set |
|
| Limitations |
The registrant must be located in the following countries:
|
| IDN capable |
Yes |
| Restore capable |
Real-Time |
| Handle Updates |
Supported (partially) |
| Registration System |
Real-Time |
| Allowed number of NS |
2 to 6 |
| Registry Nameservercheck |
Yes |
| Host IP-Addresses Type |
IPv4 / IPv6 |
| Hosts managed as |
Attribute |
| Root Nameserver Update |
six times a day (01:30, 05:30, 09:30, 13:30, 17:30, 21:30) |
| SEC DNS Interface |
DS data interface |
| Transferclass |
Pull |
| Transfer Periods |
reset, 1 year added |
| Transfer Authcode required |
Yes |
| Transfer Real-Time |
No |
| Transfer Pending Period |
1 day |
| Transfer Expire Action |
ACK |
| Transfer ACK by |
Registrar |
| Transfer NACK by |
Registrar |
| Transfer Lock |
Yes |
| Owner Change by |
Trade |
| Trade Real-Time |
No |
| Trade Periods |
- |
| Transfer included |
Yes |
| Trade Confirmation (Request / Approve) |
- / - |
| Trade ACK by |
- |
| Trade NACK by |
- |
| Registration Periods |
1 year |
| Add Grace Period |
0 days |
| Accounting Period |
0 days |
| Finalization Period |
14 days |
| Failure Period |
14 days |
| Payment Period |
-61 days |
| Deletion Restorable Period |
30 days |
| Deletion Hold Period |
5 days |
| Explicit Renewals |
No |
| Renewal Periods |
1 year |
Domain Registration
Domains can be registered in Real-Time with the API AddDomain command.
command = AddDomain domain = (DOMAIN)
REQUIRED
ownercontact0 = (CONTACT) admincontact0 = (CONTACT) techcontact0 = (CONTACT) billingcontact0 = (CONTACT) nameserver0 = (NAMESERVER) nameserver1 = (NAMESERVER) X-IT-ACCEPT-LIABILITY-TAC = 0 | 1 X-IT-ACCEPT-REGISTRATION-TAC = 0 | 1 X-IT-ACCEPT-DIFFUSION-AND-ACCESSIBILITY-TAC = 0 | 1 X-IT-ACCEPT-EXPLICIT-TAC = 0 | 1 X-IT-PIN = <TEXT>
OPTIONAL
auth = <TEXT> | <NULL> transferlock = 0 | 1 | <NULL> subuser = <TEXT> | <NULL> X-IT-NATIONALITY = <TEXT>
Domain Transfer
The transfer has to be initiated by the gaining registrar and can be requested with the API TransferDomain command.
A valid Authorization Code must be provided to initiate a transfer successfully. You may obtain the authorization code from the losing registrar.
As soon as a domain transfer has been initiated it can either be approved ("ACK") by Registrar or denied ("NACK") by Registrar. If the registry receives neither a denial ("NACK") nor an approval ("ACK") the transfer will be ACKed after 1 day.
command = TransferDomain domain = (DOMAIN)
REQUIRED
action = REQUEST | APPROVE | DENY | CANCEL | USERTRANSFER auth = <TEXT>
OPTIONAL
order = CREATE | REPLACE | UPDATE subuser = <TEXT> | <NULL> period = <PERIOD> transferlock = 0 | 1 | <NULL> X-IT-PIN = <TEXT>
Delete Domain
Domains can be deleted with the API DeleteDomain command.
There is a Deletion Restorable Period of 30 days and a following Deletion Hold Period of 5 days.
command = DeleteDomain domain = (DOMAIN)
REQUIRED
n/a
Restore Domain
Restores can be processed in realtime. A restore is possible within 30 days upon deletion. Please use the command RestoreDomain.
command = RestoreDomain domain = (DOMAIN)
REQUIRED
n/a
OPTIONAL
renewalmode = <NULL> | <TEXT> subuser = <TEXT>
Ownerchange
All contact information with the exception of registrant Name, Firstname and Organisation can be updated through the ModifyDomain command.
In order to change the owner you have to request a trade with the TradeDomain command. This can be done through our web interface or through our API:
command = TradeDomain domain = <DOMAIN> ownercontact0 = <CONTACT>
A Change of Registrar with the simultaneous change in the Registrant is possible. The trade request also includes a transfer request if the domain is currently managed by another registrar.
command = TradeDomain domain = <TEXT>
REQUIRED
OwnerContact0 = <CONTACT> X-IT-ACCEPT-LIABILITY-TAC = 1 X-IT-ACCEPT-REGISTRATION-TAC = 1 X-IT-ACCEPT-DIFFUSION-AND-ACCESSIBILITY-TAC = 1 X-IT-ACCEPT-EXPLICIT-TAC = 1 X-IT-PIN = <fiscal code/VAT Number/id number>
OPTIONAL
admincontact0 = (CONTACT)
Registration
The electronic application can be initiated through our webinterface or API as usual, but for .IT registrations additionally some special parameter are needed:
Description:
- To accept .IT terms and conditions:
X-IT-ACCEPT-LIABILITY-TAC = 0 | 1 ''Required'' - accepts "Section 3 - Declarations and assumptions of liability"
- Sect. - 3. Declarations and assumptions of liability
The Registrant of the domain name in question, declares under their own responsibility
that they are:
- in possession of the citizenship or resident in a country belonging to the European Union (in the case of registration for natural persons);
- established in a country belonging to the European Union (in the case of registration for other organizations);
- aware and accept that the registration and management of a domain name is subject to the "Rules of assignment and management of domain names in ccTLD. it" and "Regulations for the resolution of disputes in the ccTLD.it" and their subsequent amendments;
- entitled to the use and/or legal availability of the domain name applied for, and that they do not prejudice, with the request for registration, the rights of others;
- aware that for the inclusion of personal data in the Database of assigned domain names, and their possible dissemination and accessibility via the Internet, consent must be given explicitly by ticking the appropriate boxes in the information below. See "The policy of the .it Registry in the Whois Database" on the website of the Registry (http://www.nic.it);
- aware and agree that in the case of erroneous or false declarations in this request, the Registry shall immediately revoke the domain name, or proceed with other legal actions. In such case the revocation shall not in any way give rise to claims against the Registry;
- release the Registry from any liability resulting from the assignment and use of the domain name by the natural person that has made the request;
- accept Italian jurisdiction and laws of the Italian State.
X-IT-ACCEPT-REGISTRATION-TAC = 0 | 1 ''Required'' - accepts "Section 5 - Consent to the processing of personal data for registration"
- Sec. 5 - Consent to the processing of personal data for registration:
The interested party, after reading the above disclosure, gives consent to the processing of information required for registration, as defined in the above disclosure. Giving consent is optional, but if no consent is given, it will not be possible to finalize the registration, assignment and management of the domain name.
X-IT-ACCEPT-DIFFUSION-AND-ACCESSIBILITY-TAC = 0 | 1 ''Required'' - accepts - "Section 6 - Consent to the processing of personal data for diffusion and accessibility via the internet"
- Sec. 6 - Consent to the processing of personal data for diffusion and accessibility via the Internet
The interested party, after reading the above disclosure, gives consent to the dissemination and accessibility via the Internet, as defined in the disclosure above. Giving consent is optional, but absence of consent does not allow the dissemination and accessibility of Internet data.
X-IT-ACCEPT-EXPLICIT-TAC = 0 | 1 ''Required'' - accepts "Section 7 - Explicit acceptance of the following points"
- Sec. 7 - Explicit Acceptance of the following points
For explicit acceptance, the interested party declares that they:
d) are aware and agree that the registration and management of a domain name is subject to the "Rules of assignment and management of domain names in ccTLD.it" and "Regulations for the resolution of disputes in the ccTLD.it "and their subsequent amendments;
e) are aware and agree that in the case of erroneous or false declarations in this request, the Registry shall immediately revoke the domain name, or proceed with other legal actions. In such case the revocation shall not in any way give rise to claims against the Registry;
f) release the Registry from any liability resulting from the assignment and use of the domain name by the natural person that has made the request;
g) accept the Italian jurisdiction and laws of the Italian State.
X-IT-PIN = <TEXT> (max. 255 chars) ''Required'' - further information below X-IT-NATIONALITY = <TEXT> (max. 255 chars) ''Optional'' - the nationality of the registrant contact if it deviates from the country code. X-IT-REGISTRANT-ENTITY-TYPE = <INT> (max. 255 chars) ''Optional'': In some special cases you need to specify the exact entity type of the registrant:
entity-type meaning 1 Italian and foreign natural persons 2 Italian Companies / one man companies 3 freelance workers / professionals 4 non-profit organizations 5 public organizations 6 other subjects 7 foreigners who match 2 - 6
- For the AddDomain / ModifyDomain command
X-IT-CONSENTFORPUBLISHING = <TEXT> (max. 255 chars) ''Optional'': Contact details will be hidden in the WHOIS.
Only individual and juridical persons residing in or belonging to a EU Member State can register domain names under the ccTLD "it".
Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Esthonia, Finland, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden. For customers of any other country, we offer a Trustee Service.
If the registrant is an individual, the .IT PIN has to be
- The registrant's fiscal code (for Italian citizens consisting of exactly 16 characters and numbers) or
- the number of an identity document (for citizens resident in other EU states, where there is no equivalent individual fiscal code).
If the registrant is an organization, the .IT PIN has to be
- The company's fiscal code (for Italian companies consisting of exactly 11 digits) or
- The company's VAT number
Trustee Service
Depending on the TLD, the Trustee Service will be added to the existing contacts, or replaces one or more of the WHOIS contacts. Once replaced the Trustee acts on behalf of the registrant and thereby makes a registration of that specific TLD possible. It can be activated using the following parameter:
X-IT-ACCEPT-TRUSTEE-TAC = 1 ''enable our trustee service''
In order to mitigate legal risk of our Trustee, we validate all .IT domain registration requests which utilize our .IT Trustee Service. Registration of .IT domains using our Trustee Service will stay in "requested" status until validated by the Trustee lawyer. Please note that Validation can take up to 24 hours during a business day and up to 72 hours over weekends.
Nameserver Checks
Nameservers for a .IT domain have to be correctly configured before the registration request succeeds, otherwise registration will fail.
Please check that the following requirements are met:
Transfer
There is a different transfer procedure depending, if the domain name is currently registered with a REGISTRAR (EPP system) or with a MAINTAINER (older registration system). To see if a domain is currently registered with a REGISTRAR or with a MAINTAINER simply have a look at the whois:
Transfers from a REGISTRAR
The transfer has to be initiated by the gaining registrar and can be requested with the API TransferDomain command.
A valid Authorization Code must be provided to initiate a transfer successfully. You may obtain the authorization code from the losing registrar.
As soon as a domain transfer has been initiated it can either be approved ("ACK") by Registrar or denied ("NACK") by Registrar. If the registry receives neither a denial ("NACK") nor an approval ("ACK") the transfer will be ACKed after 1 day.
Transfers from a MAINTAINER
Transfers have to be initiated via our system and by sending a fax form to NIC.it. Depending on the type of registrant different forms have to be sent.
Natural Persons:
- Request the transfer through the API , by entering the PIN/VAT number/taxpayer's code in the authcode field.
- Get the LAR here.
- The first field has to contain the domain name you're trying to register. Fill in the numbered Fields as follows:
- Full name of registrant.
- Registrant's place of birth (including [Province] and country).
- Registrant's birthday in the form dd/mm/yyyy.
- Registrant's full address (including city, ZIP code, [province] and country).
- Registrants fiscal code/id number.
- Domain name.
- Maintainer tag of the loosing registrant.
- Maintainer tag of the gaining registrant. In most cases "1API-MNT" (without quotes).
- City and date.
- Signer's/registrant's full name in block letters.
- The form must be signed and faxed to NIC.it +39 (050) 57 02 30.
- Then, please wait till the whois changes to
mnt-by: 1API-REG
Other Entities
- Request the transfer through the API, by entering the PIN/VAT number/taxpayer's code in the auth-code field.
- Get the LAR here.
- The first field has to contain the domain name you're trying to register. Fill in the numbered Fields as follows:
- Signer's full name.
- Signer's place of birth.
- Signer's birthday in the form dd/mm/yyyy.
- Signer's fiscal code/id number.
- Company's name.
- Signer's full name.
- Company's fiscal code/VAT number.
- Company's full address
- Domain name.
- Maintainer tag of the loosing registrar.
- Maintainer tag of the gaining registrar. In most cases "1API-MNT" (without quotes).
- City and date.
- Signer's full name in block letters.
- All entities residing in the EU but not in Italy have to tick "sogetti EU". Entities residing in Italy should know what to tick.
- The form has to be signed twice and then sent via fax to NIC.it at +39 (050) 57 02 30.
- Wait for the whois to change to
mnt-by: 1API-REG
Transfer Notes
Ownerchange
Owner updates of .IT domains can now be done through the TradeDomain command and are free-of-charge. The domain's expiration date is no longer extended in such a case.
Please provide the fiscal code/VAT Number/id number of the new registrant using the following parameter:
X-IT-PIN = <TEXT> (max. 255 chars) (Required) X-IT-NATIONALITY = <TEXT> (max. 255 chars) (Optional) - the nationality of the registrant contact if it deviates from the country code. command = TradeDomain domain = <DOMAIN> ownercontact0 = <CONTACT> x-it-pin = <fiscal code/VAT Number/id number>
A Change of Registrar with the simultaneous change in the Registrant is not possible. Instead, please use the TransferDomain command in order to transfer the domain first. Upon successfull transfer you can change the owner with the TradeDomain command.
Changing the owner contact handle
If you change the owner contact handle of a .IT domain (no ownerchange, e.g. if the address of the owner changed), you have to set a new authorization code for the domain along with the ModifyDomain command.
Renewal Process
Domains cannot be renewed explicitly. To renew a domain you have to set the domain renewal mode or default renewal mode to AUTORENEW. Within the AUTORENEW process the registration period will be extended by 1 year.
The following overview shows you all available Domain Addons which can be used for this special kind of TLD. It also shows the respective API parameters which are required to activate the Domain Addons:
| Addon Class | Parameter to (de)activate *1) | Renewal term *2) | Affected Parameters *3) |
| Trustee | X-IT-ACCEPT-TRUSTEE-TAC = 0 | 1 | 1 month | OWNERCONTACT,ADMINCONTACT |
| Trustee | X-IT-ACCEPT-TRUSTEE-TAC = 0 | 1 | 1 month | OWNERCONTACT,ADMINCONTACT |
| Trustee | X-IT-ACCEPT-TRUSTEE-TAC = 0 | 1 | 1 month | OWNERCONTACT,ADMINCONTACT |
| Trustee | X-IT-ACCEPT-TRUSTEE-TAC = 0 | 2 | 1 month | OWNERCONTACT,ADMINCONTACT |
| Trustee | X-IT-ACCEPT-TRUSTEE-TAC = 0 | 2 | 1 month | OWNERCONTACT,ADMINCONTACT |
| Trustee | X-IT-ACCEPT-TRUSTEE-TAC = 0 | 3 | 1 month | OWNERCONTACT,ADMINCONTACT |
| Trustee | X-IT-ACCEPT-TRUSTEE-TAC = 0 | 3 | 1 month | OWNERCONTACT,ADMINCONTACT |
X-IT-ACCEPT-TRUSTEE-TAC=0
Restore Process
To restore a domain as a RegistrarOC customer, you simply have to execute the RestoreDomain command. HEXONET directly forwards the restore request to the registry, which performs the restore in real-time. As soon as the restore is complete, the domain will get assigned to your account with the original domain data.
