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Last updated August 04, 2026 19:19

Learn about the guidelines and features of .it domains.

You can register, transfer, or connect domains ending in .it to Squarespace. These domains are a great option if you have a business or professional presence in Italy.

The .it country code top-level domain (ccTLD) follows different rules than most other TLDs we offer. This guide covers certain special requirements and exceptions from Squarespace and the relevant organization that oversees .it domain registration. To learn more about these requirements and exceptions, visit TLD registry policies.

To find a domain's price, you can search for it on our domain name search page or in your domains dashboard.

TLD features

Browse the table below to learn about the unique features and rules of registering or transferring a domain ending in .it. If you connect a .it domain to your site from a third-party provider, these guidelines don’t apply.
Feature Rules
Domain locking These domains can't be locked.
Renewals We charge these domains for renewal at least 22 days before the official expiration date shown in your public records and on your domains dashboard. If your payment fails, you have 15 days from that initial renewal charge date to renew your domain before it expires. The renewal date listed in the domain details page is the last possible date you can submit a renewal payment, which is earlier than when the domain officially expires. The auto-renew option locks so that you can't enable or disable auto-renew when your domain is within six days of renewal.
Domain registrant verification emails Your domain registrar and the domain name registry, Registro .it, may email you to confirm your contact details. Always read these messages to ensure your domain doesn't expire or get suspended. If you're unsure if an email is legitimate, contact the registry or your registrar to verify the request.
Expired domains If your domain expires, your next steps depend on who your registrar is: Tucows: You have 10 days after the domain's expiration date to renew your domain using the Renew button in your domains dashboard. If you don't renew within 10 days, you'll then have a 30-day redemption period to contact Tucows and request a renewal. Keep in mind, there may be a fee to restore the domain in addition to the domain’s regular renewal cost. Key-Systems: You have approximately 30 days after the domain’s expiration date to renew your domain using the Renew button in your domains dashboard. If your domain no longer appears in your domains dashboard, the option to renew it may no longer be available, but you can contact us to confirm if the domain can be reactivated.
Registration grace period There’s no grace period to cancel these domains and no refunds. Before registering the domain, ensure you want to keep it. Double-check the domain for typos.
Free domain offer You can use the free domain offer when registering or transferring these domains.
Nameservers It’s not possible to edit nameservers. Note that for most actions, you don’t need to edit a domain’s nameservers and can instead use custom DNS records.
Residency requirement You must enter a mailing address for one of these locations to register or transfer a .it domain: - A member nation of the European Economic Area - The republic of San Marino - The Swiss Confederation - The United Kingdom - Vatican City
Transferring to Squarespace Transferring these domains to Squarespace gives you one new year of registration, but won’t carry over any remaining time from your previous provider. The renewal date for your domain changes to be the day your transfer completes.
Privacy If you register as an Individual person, your registrant information is private. If you register as an Organization your registrant information is public.

Additional requirements

When registering or transferring a .it domain, you'll need to select the entity type that best describes you, or your business or organization. The entity types are:

  • Italian Citizen
  • European Resident (excluding Italy)
  • Company or One Man Company (Italy)
  • Freelance Worker (Italy)
  • Non-profit Organization (Italy)
  • Public Organization (Italy)
  • European Company or Organization (excluding Italy)
  • Other Subjects (Italy)

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