Every domain you register or transfer to Domain India has its own page in the client area. From there you renew it, change its nameservers, lock or unlock it, get its transfer code and edit its contacts. This guide shows where each of those lives today and what to watch out for.
Sign in and open Domains › My domains (/client/domains). The list shows each domain's status with Renew, Pay and Manage buttons. Manage opens the domain's page, with Overview, Nameservers, DNS, Transfer and Contacts tabs. Nameserver changes go on the Nameservers tab; the transfer lock and the EPP code are on the Transfer tab. Domain India never charges a card automatically: a renewal invoice is emailed, and the domain renews when you pay it.
1. Your domain list
Sign in to the client area and choose Domains › My domains. At the top you see counts of your total domains, those expiring soon and any in their grace period. Below is the list, which you can filter by status: Active, Expiring, Expired or Pending. For .in domains, a badge shows the state of identity verification (eKYC).
Each row has buttons for what the domain needs next:
- Manage opens the domain's page;
- Renew starts a renewal;
- Pay appears when an invoice for the domain is unpaid.
2. The domain page at a glance
| Tab | What you do there |
|---|---|
| Overview | See status, registrar, registration and expiry dates; renew; check the transfer lock and WHOIS privacy on the Security card |
| Nameservers | View and edit the nameservers; add custom (glue) nameservers |
| DNS | See DNS records, where the domain uses Domain India DNS |
| Transfer | Lock or unlock the domain; get the EPP (authorisation) code |
| Contacts | Edit the Registrant, Admin, Tech and Billing contacts |
Until a domain is paid for and active, only the Overview tab is shown. The Contacts tab is shown for most domains; if it is missing, open a ticket.
3. Overview: status, renewal and security
The Overview tab shows the domain's status, registrar, registration date, expiry date and next due date, plus any invoices linked to it.
Renewal. The renewal card tells you whether renewal invoices are on for the domain. When they are on, we email you a renewal invoice before the expiry date, up to 30 days ahead, so you can keep the domain. The domain renews only when you pay that invoice; Domain India never charges a saved card automatically. To renew early, or for more than one year, click Renew, choose the period and click Proceed to payment. See how auto-renewal works.
Security card. It has two rows: Transfer lock and WHOIS privacy.
- For .in and its second-level extensions (.co.in, .net.in, .org.in and others), personal registrant details are not shown in public WHOIS. This is free and automatic; there is nothing to switch on.
- For .com and most other extensions, privacy is an optional paid add-on. If it is available and not on, the row shows Enable privacy protection with the yearly price. See privacy protection for your domain.
If a domain has expired, its page shows a grace-period notice with Renew now. Renew as soon as you can. A .in domain can be renewed at the normal price only up to day 36 after expiry; from day 37 it can only be restored, for ₹4,000, which includes the renewal. See why is my domain suspended.
4. Nameservers
Nameservers decide who answers DNS for your domain, and so where your website and email are found.
- Open the Nameservers taband click Edit.
- Enter the new nameservers,at least two, exactly as your host or DNS provider gives them.
- Click Save.
Take the values from your hosting service's page in the client area (the Point a domain to this hosting card) or from your DNS provider, never from an old article. Changes take effect within a few hours and can take up to 24–48 hours everywhere. The transfer lock does not block nameserver changes. Changing nameservers moves all DNS, including email, so check your mail records first. Full guide: how do I change my nameservers.
The Custom nameservers (glue records) section under Advanced is only for people who run their own DNS server on a VPS. Most customers can ignore it.
5. DNS records
Where your DNS is managed depends on the nameservers:
- On hosting nameservers (the usual case with Domain India hosting), manage records in your control panel, for example cPanel's Zone Editor.
- On an outside DNS provider such as Cloudflare, manage them in that provider's dashboard.
In those cases the DNS tab says the records are managed wherever the nameservers point and can't be edited there. That is expected.
The DNS tab may offer Activate Free DNS or Switch to Free DNS. It changes your nameservers, and your existing records are not copied across, so your email and website stop working until you re-create them. If you are not sure how your DNS is set up, open a ticket before changing anything. See how to change your domain DNS settings.
6. Transfer tab: lock and EPP code
- Transfer lock. The Transfer lock box shows Locked or Unlocked, with an Unlock domain or Lock domain button. Keep it locked unless you are moving the domain to another registrar. The lock does not affect nameservers, DNS or renewals. See understanding domain lock.
- EPP code. To move a domain away, unlock it and click Get EPP code in the Authorisation code (EPP) box. The Transfer-out requirements notice lists the conditions: the domain must be unlocked, at least 60 days old, and have WHOIS privacy turned off.
- "Not Available". For some .in domains the code box shows "Not Available". For those, and whenever there is no Unlock domain button, open a ticket with the domain name.
The full steps are in transferring a domain to another registrar.
7. Contacts (WHOIS details)
Domain contacts are separate from your account profile. On the Contacts tab, choose Registrant, Admin, Tech or Billing, click Edit contact, correct the details and click Save.
On .com and similar domains, changing the registrant's name, organisation or email can start a 60-day lock on transfers. On .in domains the registrant is the contact that matters; for changes to the owner's name or organisation, open a ticket first. See change your domain's WHOIS information.
8. Troubleshooting
- The domain shows Pending. It is waiting for payment or for registration to finish. Check Billing › Invoices for an unpaid invoice; if it is paid and still pending, open a ticket with the domain and invoice number.
- A .in domain is on hold. Complete identity verification once at
/client/kyc. If the domain stays on hold afterwards, open a ticket. - The website doesn't load after a nameserver change. Allow up to 24–48 hours, then compare the Nameservers tab with what your host gave you.
- The domain isn't in your list. It may be registered in another account or with another registrar. To move it here, see transferring a domain to Domain India.
Support is available by 24/7 live chat, and tickets get a first response within 15 minutes; resolution can take longer depending on the issue.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I see all my domains at Domain India?
Sign in to the client area and open Domains, My domains. The list shows every domain with its status, and you can filter by Active, Expiring, Expired or Pending. Click Manage to open a domain's page.
How do I change my domain's nameservers?
Open the domain, go to the Nameservers tab, click Edit, enter the new nameservers and click Save. Changes can take up to 24 to 48 hours to reach every network.
Does Domain India renew my domain automatically?
Domain India emails a renewal invoice before the expiry date and never charges a saved card automatically. The domain renews when you pay the invoice. You can also renew early with the Renew button.
Where do I lock or unlock my domain?
On the domain's Transfer tab, in the Transfer lock box. Keep it locked unless you are transferring the domain to another registrar; the lock does not block nameserver or DNS changes.
How do I get the EPP code for my domain?
Open the domain's Transfer tab, unlock the domain, then click Get EPP code in the Authorisation code (EPP) box. If it shows Not Available, which happens for some .in domains, open a support ticket.
Do I need to buy privacy protection for a .in domain?
No. For .in and its second-level extensions, personal registrant details are not shown in public WHOIS. This is free and automatic; there is nothing to switch on.
Why can I not edit DNS records on the DNS tab?
When a domain uses hosting nameservers or an outside DNS provider, its records are managed there, in your control panel or the provider's dashboard. Do not use the Free DNS button to change this; it does not copy your existing records.
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