.it
The official country extension for Italy. Local presence for the Italian market.
Enter a name — the extension .it is added automatically. Or enter a complete domain with a different extension.
Bring your domain to us — including an additional year of registration, DNS management and Auto-TLS. For incl. VAT.
You get the AuthCode from your current registrar — depending on the extension it is also called AuthInfo, EPP code or authorization code.
The Country Extension for Italy
.it is the official country code top-level domain for Italy, introduced in 1987. It is managed by Registro.it (NIC.it), a department of the Italian National Research Council CNR.
Registration requires an address in the EU or EEA. German businesses and individuals can register .it domains without any issues.
A .it domain signals presence in the Italian market and is ideal for businesses with customers in Italy.
At a Glance
- Registry
- NIC.it
- Introduced
- 1987
- Registered domains
- ~3.4 million
- Minimum length
- 3 characters
- IDN (special chars)
- Yes
- Requirement
- EU/EEA address
Who is .it for?
Businesses with customers in Italy, fashion and design companies, tourism providers, food and wine exporters, and anyone looking to reach the Italian market.
Made in Italy – over 60 million inhabitants and world-famous brands.
European country extensions.
- Local presence in Italy
- Trust with IT customers
- Better local SEO
- Clear market focus
- Internationally neutral
- Globally recognized
- No restrictions
- Broader applicability
EU/EEA address required
Registrants need a residence or business address in the EU or EEA.
Typical Use Case
A German fashion company wants to reach Italian customers. Under brandname.it, it signals presence in the land of fashion and reaches the target audience authentically.
Part of the Italian National Research Council CNR, managing .it since 1987.
Strong Economy
Italy is the third-largest economy in the Eurozone.
- Global anycast DNS
- SSL certificate included
- No setup fee
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about .it registration
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A .it domain costs €14.41 per year. The price applies equally to new registrations and transfers. There is no additional setup fee.
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Individuals and businesses with residence or headquarters in the EU or European Economic Area (EEA) can register a .it domain. German registrants meet this requirement.
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.it is suitable for businesses with customers in Italy, fashion and design companies, tourism providers, food exporters, and anyone looking to reach the Italian market.
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Registration happens in real-time. Once the domain is confirmed, you can set up DNS records and use the domain immediately.
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A .it domain signals local presence in Italy and builds trust with Italian customers. It can also improve local search engine rankings.
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Request an auth code from your current provider and enter it during the order process. The transfer takes a few days and costs the regular annual price of €14.41.
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