.it Domain Names
.it is Italy's country code domain, managed by the Registro .it (NIC IT) in Pisa. Its rules are stricter than many ccTLDs: the registrant must be based in the EU, supply a company or ID number plus a tax or VAT number, and have nameservers answering authoritatively before the request. Registrations run 1 year at a time.
.it price
First year: $6.71. Renewal: $8.67 per year. Prices in USD, shown before checkout with nothing added.
About .it
- Registry: NIC IT
- Country: Italy
- Introduced: 1987
Who can register .it
Company number (companies) or Identity Card number (individuals) is required. It is required that the office/residence of the registrant is within the EU. Nameservers must be configured and return an authoritative answer before the domain is requested. Tax number (individual) or VAT number (company) is required.
Ideal for
- Italian companies and sole traders
- Businesses selling to customers in Italy
- Italian restaurants, wineries and food brands
- Tourism and hospitality in Italy
- Italian associations and cultural groups
- EU-based brands with an Italian-language site
Did you know?
- .it was delegated in 1987.
- The registry is operated by the Institute of Informatics and Telematics (IIT) of Italy's National Research Council (CNR) in Pisa.
- Italy's first connection to the internet was made from Pisa in 1986.
- .it supports internationalized domain names in the 24 official languages of the European Union.
Frequently asked questions
Who can register a .it domain?
The registry rules require the registrant's office or residence to be within the EU. A company number (companies) or identity card number (individuals) is required, as is a tax number (individuals) or VAT number (companies).
Do I need DNS set up before registering .it?
Yes. Nameservers must be configured and return an authoritative answer for the domain before it is requested.
How long can I register a .it domain for?
Registrations run for 1 year at a time and are renewed annually.
Is WHOIS privacy available for .it?
No. WHOIS privacy protection (WPP) is not available for .it domains.
Is email verification required for .it?
Yes. The registrant's email address must be verified.