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What you need to register a .uk.in domain

.uk.in helps businesses and organizations signal a real connection to India. It is a strong fit for local content, regional ecommerce, public information, professional services, and brands building trust in that market.

ccTLDIndia
At a glance

Registration details

Typical registration timeInstant
Extension typeccTLD
Associated country or territoryIndia
Registration length1 - 10 years
DNS security supportSupported | Learn how to add DNSSEC
Local presence serviceNo
Available to individualsYes
Available to organizationsYes
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Registration requirements

Use accurate and current information. The registry may ask SoxDomains to confirm supporting details.

Is there a special use for .uk.in?

No

Is there any other information needed to register a .uk.in domain?

Yes .IN registry WHOIS

Any additional documents, requirements or information needed to register a .uk.in?

Yes For Individuals: Valid Identification: Your ID must display your current address. If the address is not visible, please provide a supplementary document (e.g., phone bill, utility bill) showing the same address. The address on your ID or supplementary document must match the registrant's contact details. For Companies: Business Registration: A copy of your official business registration certificate or equivalent document is required. For Foreign Registrants: Indian Business Connection Declaration: A signed declaration stating a valid business connection to India is mandatory. NIXI (the .IN registry) may audit and deny registrations at any time, with no refunds. General Requirements: Real Names: Proxy registrations and generic names (e.g., "domain administrator") are prohibited. Registrant and Administrative Contact details must reflect actual legal names. Valid Contact Emails: Tem...

Are Individual .uk.in domain registrations allowed?

Yes

Company or legal entities registrations allowed for .uk.in?

Yes

Are some .uk.in domain names restricted?

Yes Violating rights to third parties, illegal, obscene and fraudulent use of domains, and names contrary to the laws of India are prohibited. See FAQs for complete restrictions.

Do I need a trademark/brand name to register .uk.in?

No

Private Registration service available?

No

.uk.in Trustee / Proxy service offered? Fees?

No

Helpful answers

Common questions

What is the registration term allowed for .uk.in domain names?

.uk.in domain names are available for 1-10 years.

How long does it take to register my .uk.in domain name?

The domain registration time frame for .uk.in during general availability is Instant.

What are the characters and valid character lengths for .uk.in domain names?

.uk.in Domain Names must: have minimum of 3 and a maximum of 63 characters;begin with a letter or a number and end with a letter or a number;use the English character set and may contain letters (i.e., a-z, A-Z),numbers (i.e. 0-9) and dashes (-) or a combination of these;neither begin with, nor end with a dash;not contain a dash in the third and fourth positions (e.g. www.ab- -cd.uk.in); andnot include a space (e.g. www.ab cd.uk.in).

What is DNSSEC, and is it available for .uk.in domain?

DNSSEC is available for .uk.in domain. Enabling DNSSEC will protect .uk.in domain names against counterfeit DNS data by providing origin authentication and integrity protection on that data. DNSSEC can be configured in your domain name's DNS panel.

What is Trustee Service, and is it available for .uk.in?

Trustee Service is not available for .uk.in extension. Trustee Service can help satisfy most local presence requirements when there are restrictions on registering a domain name.

Can I transfer out my .uk.in domain if I'm using your Trustee Service?

Because Trustee Service is non-transferable, you must update your ownership according to .uk.in requirements before a transfer out can be started.

Can I hide my .uk.in registration information (Private Registration)?

No. At present the .uk.in domain zone does not provide means to hide the information of the domain owner. All or partial information (name, address, email, etc.) may be displayed in WHOIS.

What is the grace period for .uk.in domain name?

Grace periods vary for country code Top Level Domains (ccTLD) including Internationalized Domain Names (IDN). Some registries require renewal up to 60 days in advance of the domain name expiration date. There may be a restore period between when the domain expires and when the domain can be registered again.

Who is the registry that manages .uk.in domain names?

The registry that manages the registration of domain names with the .uk.in Top Level Domain is National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI). You may visit them at https://www.registry.in/home.

Who manages this extension

Registry information

Registry: National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI)

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