Important Update: Mandatory NIXI Compliance Policies for .IN Domains
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Thursday, 2nd April, 2026
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15:38pm
NIXI (National Internet Exchange of India) has introduced several mandatory policy changes for all .IN, third level .IN, and .BHARAT domain names. These updates are designed to enhance security, data privacy, and compliance across all domain operations, including registrations, renewals, transfers-in, and contact modifications.
What This Means for You:
Eligibility Requirements: Only Indian registrants are permitted. All new registrations, transfers-in, and contact modifications must use India as the Registrant country.
Email Restrictions: The use of disposable or temporary email providers for Registrant contacts is strictly prohibited.
VPN Restrictions: The Registrant's actual IP address must be captured at the time of registration. The use of VPNs or masked IPs is no longer permitted.
eKYC and Email Verification: Mandatory Electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) and Registrant email verification are required for key domain operations. Registrants have 15 days to complete these verifications. eKYC and Email Verification has to be completed during each renewal period also.
