FAQ: Domain Name Management
How can I renew my domain name?
Please follow procedures available
at http://www.registry.gov.in/domain-mang/domain_renewal.html
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What if the information in the
WHIOIS database is wrong for a GOV.IN Domain Name?
If you find any inaccuracies on your
GOV.IN Domain Information, the same can be modified using
the online Domain Update Forms available at http://registry.gov.in/domain-mang/domain_modify.php.
Once the updations are over, the details can be verified using
WHOIS Query.
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How do I make nameserver
address changes?
Changes to a nameserver IP address
or changes to the nameserver name in the domain, can be
made through the online Domain Update Forms at http://registry.gov.in/domain-mang/domain_modify.php.
Once the updations are over, the details can be verified using
WHOIS
Query.
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How can I modify
the contact details of a Domain Name?
The Domain Contact (Dept, Admin
& Tech) details can be updated through the online Domain Update Forms
at http://registry.gov.in/domain-mang/domain_modify.php.
Once the updations are over, the details can be verified using
WHOIS
Query
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What is Domain ID?
Domain ID is a 10 digit Unique number assigned for any GOV.IN domain names.
It is important to mention the Domain ID for any correspondence to GOV.IN registrar.
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If who is query output shows status as "INACTIVE" or "TRANSFER PROHIBITED" what does it mean ?
"TRANSFER PROHIBITED" : It means the domain can't be transferred from NIC to other domain registrars.
Becasue NIC is the only registrar avaliable for GOV.IN Domain registration. This message is not related to any functionality of the domain name.
"INACTIVE": Due to either the non-availability of nameserver details or any problem with DNS server of your hosting service provider results the above status message. The "INNACTIVE" message would be automatically
if the website of the domain is access from various network.
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What if the domain is not renewed after domain expiry date ?
The respective domain name is automatically renewed for 1 Year. The domain owner must send
domain renewal in prescribed format to the GOV.IN domain registrar within 45 days from the date of
domain expiry date.
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Can i mix uppercase and lower case alphabets in domain name ?
Domain name is not case sensitive.
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What if the Registrant ID and Password are forgotten ?
Please visit the following url and enter your domain name, Registrant ID (Optional ), Verification code
and submit the form to get the details on the mail id of Domain Registrant.
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How do I Reset/change my password?
Please use the Forget Password Link to Reset Your Password.
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How many years a domain can be Registered ?
A valid GOV.IN domain registration are done for minimum ONE year to Maximum TWO years.
The domain creation date is the date on which the domain is activated. For details
please refer who is query result at http://registry.gov.in/
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