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Published: 2026-08-12 | Updated: 2026-08-12
How to Register a .IT Domain at NiceNIC

A .IT domain is a strong choice for businesses, brands, online stores, and projects targeting Italy or building an Italian online presence.
Unlike unrestricted domain extensions, .IT has eligibility requirements. Before ordering, make sure the intended holder qualifies and that the registrant information is complete and accurate.
You can check .IT availability and the current registration price at NiceNIC before starting your order.

Quick Answer
A .IT domain can be registered by an adult who has citizenship, residence, or a commercial headquarters in:
  • A European Economic Area (EEA) country
  • The United Kingdom
  • Switzerland
  • Vatican City
  • San Marino
The holder does not have to live specifically in Italy.
The NiceNIC registration page therefore displays:
.IT Reminder: European eligibility and additional registrant information are required to register a .IT domain.
The example order shown in this guide is $88.99 for one year, which matches the current first-year price displayed by NiceNIC.

Before You Register
Prepare:
  • Your preferred .IT domain
  • The real name of the individual or organization that will hold it
  • An eligible country based on citizenship, residence, or business establishment
  • Accurate address and telephone information
  • A valid email address
  • Additional identification or tax information if requested
  • A supported payment method
Registro .it requires registrant data such as the holder's name or organization name, address, telephone number, email, registrant category, and relevant identification information. Depending on the registrant, this may include a tax code, VAT number, or other identifying information.

Step 1: Search for Your .IT Domain
Go to the NiceNIC domain search page and enter the name you want, for example:
examplebrand.it
Click Search.

If the domain is available, the search result shows the current registration price.
Click Register to continue.

Before ordering, confirm that both the domain spelling and the intended holder meet your requirements. Registro .it allows eligible registrants to register an unlimited number of .IT domains.

Step 2: Enter the Eligible Holder Information
The NiceNIC registration page displays the .IT reminder:
European eligibility and additional registrant information are required to register a .IT domain.

Enter the real information of the individual or organization that will own the domain, including:
  • Name
  • Company name, if applicable
  • Eligible country or region
  • Address and postal code
  • Telephone number
  • Valid email address
The important point is that the holder must qualify through citizenship, residence, or commercial establishment in an eligible country. Simply choosing a European country in the form does not replace the actual eligibility requirement.

What Does "Additional Registrant Information" Mean?
.IT registrations may require information beyond the basic contact fields.
Registro .it maintains registrant information that can include tax or identification data, nationality for individuals, and the registrant type. Italian individuals may use their Italian tax code, while other eligible foreign registrants may need appropriate identification information when an equivalent tax code is not available.
You do not need to guess or invent this information. If NiceNIC requests additional registrant details while processing the order, provide information that belongs to the actual domain holder.
NiceNIC's default nameservers are entered automatically and can normally be left unchanged unless your hosting or DNS provider has supplied different ones.
Accept the Domain Registration Service Agreement and click Next step.

Step 3: Review the Registration Details
The next page shows the information that will be submitted with the order.

Check:
  • Domain spelling
  • Holder name
  • Company name, if applicable
  • Eligibility country
  • Address
  • Telephone number
  • Email address
  • Registration period
For .IT, the holder information should be consistent with the eligibility basis used for the registration.
Correct any mistake before continuing, then click Next.

Step 4: Confirm the Price and Complete Payment
The order page displays the registration period, price, total amount, and account balance.

NiceNIC currently displays .IT at $88.99 for the first year. Prices and account-level discounts may change, so always check the live checkout amount before paying.

Click Pay by Crypto / PayPal to continue.

Review the final amount and any payment-processing fee before completing the transaction.

If Additional Information Is Requested
Because .IT has eligibility and registrant-identification requirements, NiceNIC may need additional information before the registration can be completed.
If you receive such a request, make sure the information matches the holder entered in the original order.
Do not substitute another person's identity, address, tax information, or company details simply to meet the eligibility requirement.

Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can anyone register a .IT domain?
No. The holder must be an adult and meet the .IT eligibility requirement through citizenship, residence, or commercial headquarters in an EEA country, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Vatican City, or San Marino.
2. Do I have to live in Italy?
No. For example, an eligible holder may qualify through residence or citizenship in another EEA country, or through the other territories accepted by Registro .it.
3. Can a UK resident register a .IT domain?
Yes. The United Kingdom is currently included in the countries accepted under Registro .it eligibility rules.
4. How much does a .IT domain cost at NiceNIC?
The example order shown in this guide is $88.99 for one year, which matches NiceNIC's current first-year price.

Register Your .IT Domain
First confirm that the intended holder meets the .IT eligibility rules.
Then search for your preferred name, enter accurate registrant information, review the order, and complete payment.
Check .IT availability and register your domain at NiceNIC.

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