.it Domain Names
28 registrars compared — cheapest from $5.49 at Crazy Domains
Delegated in 1987, .it is Italy's country-code domain, but its registration rules extend far beyond the boot-shaped peninsula — they embrace the entire European Economic Area plus the Vatican, San Marino, Switzerland, and the UK.
| # | Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer | 5-Year Cost | 10-Year Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crazy Domains Cheapest | $5.49 | $5.69 | $5.49 | $28.25 | $56.70 | Visit |
| 2 | Regery | $5.69 | $6.49 | $5.99 | $31.65 | $64.10 | Visit |
| 3 | Gandi | $5.99 | $39.98 | $13.00 | $165.91 | $365.81 | Visit |
| 4 | Hostinger | $5.99 | $16.99 | $5.99 | $73.95 | $158.90 | Visit |
| 5 | Dynadot | $6.57 | $5.42 | $6.57 | $28.25 | $55.35 | Visit |
| 6 | Internet.bs | $6.95 | $8.34 | $8.11 | $40.31 | $82.01 | Visit |
| 7 | eDomains | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $37.50 | $75.00 | Visit |
| 8 | Moniker | $8.41 | $9.80 | $9.46 | $47.61 | $96.61 | Visit |
| 9 | OVHcloud | $8.49 | $13.49 | $8.49 | $62.45 | $129.90 | Visit |
| 10 | MrDomain | $8.82 | $8.82 | $8.82 | $44.10 | $88.20 | Visit |
| 11 | NameSilo | $8.99 | $9.99 | $7.99 | $48.95 | $98.90 | Visit |
| 12 | Infomaniak | $9.43 | $12.21 | $12.21 | $58.27 | $119.32 | Visit |
| 13 | OnlyDomains | $10.99 | $41.49 | $39.99 | $176.95 | $384.40 | Visit |
| 14 | Blacknight | $11.08 | $11.08 | $11.08 | $55.40 | $110.80 | Visit |
| 15 | All Domains | $11.10 | $12.21 | $12.21 | $59.94 | $120.99 | Visit |
| 16 | INWX | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $60.00 | $120.00 | Visit |
| 17 | Netim | $14.50 | $14.50 | $7.50 | $72.50 | $145.00 | Visit |
| 18 | EuroDNS | $14.54 | $33.93 | $33.93 | $150.26 | $319.91 | Visit |
| 19 | GoDaddy | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $74.95 | $149.90 | Visit |
| 20 | Hover | $14.99 | $14.99 | $9.99 | $74.95 | $149.90 | Visit |
| 21 | Marcaria | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $75.00 | $150.00 | Visit |
| 22 | Directnic | $15.99 | $25.99 | $15.99 | $119.95 | $249.90 | Visit |
| 23 | 101domain | $16.49 | $26.99 | $16.49 | $124.45 | $259.40 | Visit |
| 24 | Epik | $18.95 | $18.95 | $18.95 | $94.75 | $189.50 | Visit |
| 25 | Sav | $19.91 | $19.91 | $19.91 | $99.55 | $199.10 | Visit |
| 26 | Squarespace | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $100.00 | $200.00 | Visit |
| 27 | Regtons | $21.25 | $21.25 | $21.25 | $106.25 | $212.50 | Visit |
| 28 | Name.com | $25.99 | $25.99 | $25.99 | $129.95 | $259.90 | Visit |
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An Italian Domain With a European Passport
While .it is the country-code top-level domain for Italy, its eligibility requirements read like a European Union passport control list. The IANA record confirms that registrants must be citizens, residents, or headquartered in the European Economic Area, the Vatican State, the Republic of San Marino, the Swiss Confederation, or the United Kingdom. That means a company in Berlin or a startup in London can secure a .it address just as easily as a Roman pizzeria, even though the domain remains unmistakably Italian.
The 1987 Delegation and a Registry in Pisa
When .it was delegated in December 1987, the internet was still a research project. The registry is run by IIT-CNR, the Institute of Informatics and Telematics of Italy's National Research Council, based in Pisa. For over three decades, this scientific body has managed the domain, giving the registry an academic pedigree rather than a purely commercial one. The Italy NIC website still serves as the operational hub, balancing technical stewardship with the quirks of a national namespace.
How .it Registration Rules Differ From Its Neighbors
Compared to .de or .uk, .it takes a middle path on residency. Germany demands a domestic administrative contact, and .eu restricts to EU entities. Italy's EEA-plus-Vatican-plus-San Marino-plus-Switzerland-plus-UK rule is unusually generous within Europe — it even accommodates the Holy See's tiny postal footprint and the Swiss non-EU exception. This makes .it more accessible than many European ccTLDs, while still keeping a clear Italian identity.
Domain Hacks and the Italian Spelling Trap
For English speakers, .it invites domain hacks — 'get.it', 'submit.it', 'found.it'. But the registry has a formal dispute mechanism, and the Italian market leans to serious use: companies register .it for local credibility. The country code also doubles as the third-person pronoun 'it' in English, creating a natural pun for verbs. Still, the dispute procedure ensures that brand owners, not squatters, control the premium names. The WHOIS server (whois.nic.it) provides public registration data, with privacy restrictions varying by registrant type.
Pricing Spread and the Budget Reality
The costs to register .it vary widely depending on reseller — some budget providers list it among the cheaper European ccTLDs, while premium registrars bundle extras. While no single bill dominates, the spread is wide enough that comparing renewals matters. With roughly 28 registrars carrying the extension, shopping through Crazy Domains can save money, but renewal fees sometimes creep higher than the promotional first-year price. A five-year plan might actually be cheaper than churning yearly deals.