.info Domain Registration India
.info is an unrestricted generic top-level domain for information sites, run by Identity Digital and in use since 2001. WebJi® charges ₹2,551 for the first year and ₹3,091 per renewal, before 18% GST. It suits guides, directories, documentation and study-note sites rather than shops or payment pages.
For Indian publishers of guides, directories, manuals and study material who want a descriptive address that signals reference content.
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Last editorial update: 14 November 2026. Prices follow the dated sources on this page; checkout confirms current charges.
What is a .info domain?
.info is an unrestricted generic top-level domain for information sites, managed by Identity Digital Limited and one of the first extensions ICANN added after the original 1980s set. It was picked in ICANN’s 2000 round with .biz, .name and .pro; IANA’s establishment report for .biz and .info is dated 25 June 2001, and registrations opened that year.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Generic top-level domain, no eligibility test |
| Registry manager | Identity Digital Limited, c/o Identity Digital Inc., Bellevue, Washington |
| Established | IANA report of 25 June 2001 |
| DNSSEC | Signed (secure delegation) |
| Registration data | RDAP at rdap.identitydigital.services |
| Labels | 2 to 63 characters; IDN scripts supported |
What kind of Indian site suits a .info address?
.info fits sites whose job is to explain, list or guide rather than to sell: travel guides, exam-preparation notes, product manuals, local directories and awareness campaigns. For those, a descriptive name ending in .info is often free when every short .com is gone.
| Site | Example name | Why .info works |
|---|---|---|
| Trek and travel guide | himachaltreks.info | Visitors expect routes and seasons, not a cart |
| Exam study notes | upscnotes.info | Signals free reference material |
| Product manual hub | pumpmanual.info | Keeps support docs off the sales domain |
| City business directory | udaipurlistings.info | A listing site that reads as neutral |
| Consumer-rights explainer | rentrights.info | Awareness content without a brand pitch |
| Event microsite | litfest2027.info | Dates, venue and passes for one season |
Do not use .info to look like a government portal. Names that imitate an official scheme or department invite complaints and takedowns, whatever the extension.
How much does a .info domain cost in India?
WebJi® registers .info at ₹2,551 for the first year, renews it at ₹3,091 a year and transfers it in at ₹2,807, all before 18% GST. Three years cost ₹8,733 before tax (₹2,551 + ₹3,091 + ₹3,091). The renewal is the larger number, so judge .info on what year two costs, not on a first-year offer seen elsewhere.
| Extension | Registration (₹/yr) | Renewal (₹/yr) | Fits | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .info | ₹2,551 | ₹3,091 | General information and guides | Register → |
| .info.in | ₹809 | ₹877 | Indian-audience information sites | Register → |
| .wiki | ₹2,834 | ₹3,442 | Community-edited knowledge bases | Register → |
| .guide | ₹4,562 | ₹4,846 | Travel and buying guides | Register → |
| .directory | ₹1,815 | ₹2,205 | Listings and business directories | Register → |
Prices from the WebJi® domain price list and each extension’s page, read 4 November 2026.
Is a .info domain trusted by visitors and Google?
Google ranks a .info page exactly as it would the same page on .com; the ending carries no penalty and no bonus. Visitor trust is a separate question. Years of very cheap promotional registrations drew low-quality sites to .info, and some people still hesitate before clicking one.
That hesitation fades when the site itself looks credible: a named author, a dated page, an About page with a real address, HTTPS and no aggressive pop-ups. It is strongest on payment pages, which is why a business should keep checkout on its main .com or .in and use .info for the reference content that supports it.
What do you need to register a .info name?
Nothing beyond accurate contact details: .info has no residency, business or document requirement. Anyone in India or abroad can hold it for 1 to 10 years.
- Privacy: a privacy service can replace personal contacts in public registration data.
- Disputes: trademark complaints follow ICANN’s UDRP, so check a name against known brands before buying.
- Transfers: need the authorisation code and a name more than 60 days old; see domain transfer.
.info vs .info.in, .wiki and .com
Choose .info for a global or pan-Indian reference site, .info.in when the audience is Indian and budget matters, and .com or .in whenever the site has to sell.
- .info — ₹2,551; widely recognised and usually available.
- .info.in — ₹809; NIXI’s Indian namespace, roughly a third of the price.
- .wiki — ₹2,834; better when readers edit the content themselves.
- .com — ₹1,380; cheaper than .info and the default for any brand.
Publishing a .info reference site
Most .info sites are content-heavy and update often, so a CMS on fast hosting serves them best. WordPress hosting handles guides and directories, and the guide to choosing a domain name helps you pick a descriptive label. The domain registration India hub lists every other ending WebJi® sells.
Frequently asked questions
Who manages the .info registry?
Identity Digital Limited, listed by IANA care of Identity Digital Inc. in Bellevue, Washington. The same company runs .pro and provides the technical operation of .org, so its registry rules are well established.
When was .info launched?
ICANN selected .info in November 2000, IANA published its establishment report on 25 June 2001, and public registrations began later in 2001. That makes it one of the oldest extensions after the original .com, .net and .org group.
What does a .info domain cost over three years?
₹8,733 before 18% GST at WebJi®: ₹2,551 for year one plus ₹3,091 for each of the next two years. Including GST, the total is ₹10,304.94.
Can a coaching centre use .info for study material?
Yes, and it is a good fit for free notes and syllabus pages. Keep fee payment and admissions on the institute’s main .in or .com so parents see a familiar address when they pay.
Does .info support non-Latin scripts?
The registry supports internationalised labels in several scripts. Check the exact script at search time; an IDN version of a name is a separate registration from the Latin spelling.
Registry facts checked against IANA on 14 November 2026 · Reviewed by the WebJi® team, Jaipur.
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