Second-level domain / India

.AI.IN domain
in Pakistan.

Open to everyone Registry: NIXI Asia Domains
Quick answer

.ai.in is a second-level domain for aI start ups and machine learning projects. Anyone can register an ai.in domain. It was added by NIXI in 2023 for AI related projects. You can register it from Pakistan with DomainWalay, pay in PKR, and manage DNS from one panel. Minimum term is 1 year, and a 60 day transfer lock applies after registration. Registration costs Rs 3,488 per year in PKR.

1 yrMIN TERM
60 daysTRANSFER LOCK
YesAUTH CODE
NoWHOIS PRIVACY
TypeSecond-level domain
RegistryNIXI
RegionIndia
Best forAI start ups and machine learning projects
Term1 to 10 years
Transfer time5 to 7 days
DNSSECSupported
Dispute policyINDRP
01 / Overview

What is .ai.in?

.ai.in is the Artificial intelligence extension under India. NIXI, the National Internet Exchange of India, manages .in, which is one of the largest country codes in Asia.

There is no eligibility barrier for .ai.in. Anyone can register an ai.in domain. It was added by NIXI in 2023 for AI related projects. Pay in PKR, add your nameservers and you are online.

Here is how it looks in real life. A Lahore AI start up that sells to Indian companies can use an ai.in name for that market.

Terms run from 1 to 10 years. Longer terms lock in the price and avoid yearly reminders. Expired names can usually be restored within 30 days at a higher fee.

Moving .ai.in to DomainWalay is simple. Unlock the domain at your current provider, get the auth code (also called EPP code), and start the transfer here. New registrations and recent transfers have a 60 day lock. Most transfers finish in 5 to 7 days.

Who uses .ai.in in Pakistan

02 / Requirements checklist

What you need to register .ai.in

✓Who can registerAnyone can register an ai.in domain. It was added by NIXI in 2023 for AI related projects.
✓DocumentsNo documents are needed.
✓Minimum term1 year
✓Maximum term10 years
✓Name length1 to 63 characters
✓Contact detailsA working email and phone number for the registrant
✓PaymentPKR by bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa or card
03 / Rules and lifecycle

Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .ai.in

Full .AI.IN policy terms →
Registration

Register .ai.in for 1 to 10 years. Names can use letters, numbers and hyphens, from 1 to 63 characters, and cannot start or end with a hyphen. Only ASCII names are accepted. No documents are needed.

Renewal

Renew .ai.in any time before expiry. Auto renew is available in the client area. After expiry there is a grace period of about 30 days where renewal is still at the normal price, but the website may stop working. After that comes a redemption period of about 30 days with a higher restore fee. When all periods end, the name is released and anyone can register it.

Transfer

Transfers of .ai.in need the domain to be unlocked and a valid auth code from the current registrar. A domain cannot move within 60 days of registration or a previous transfer. The registrant email must approve the request. Typical time is 5 to 7 days.

Lifecycle

A .ai.in name goes through these stages: Active for the paid term, then Expired with a grace period of about 30 days, then Redemption for about 30 days, then Pending delete, then released.

DNSSEC

DNSSEC is supported for .ai.in. You can add DS records from your DNS panel once your DNS provider signs the zone.

Registration data and privacy

The .ai.in registry publishes some registrant data. Privacy protection is not available for this extension, so use a business address and email.

04 / Transfer to DomainWalay

Move your .ai.in in 5 to 7 days

Unlock the domainLog in at your current registrar and turn off the transfer lock.
Get the auth codeAsk the current registrar for the auth code, also called the EPP code. It comes by email or shows in the panel.
Start the transfer hereEnter your .ai.in name and the auth code on DomainWalay and pay the transfer fee. Most transfers add a year to the domain.
Approve the emailThe registrant email gets an approval link. Click it to speed things up.
Done in 5 to 7 daysThe domain shows in your DomainWalay client area. Update nameservers if needed.
05 / Complete the setup

Hosting and SSL,
same login.

Your DomainWalay account also works on HostingWalay and SSLWalay. Add hosting and a certificate for your new .ai.in without a second signup.

Real life example

A Lahore AI start up that sells to Indian companies can use an ai.in name for that market.

06 / Compare

.ai.in vs the usual suspects

ExtensionRegisterRenewRule
.ai.inRs 3,488Rs 4,436Open
.comRs 3,864Rs 4,038Open
.com.pkRs 4,200Rs 4,500Open
.netRs 5,686Rs 7,065Open
07 / Same family

Other extensions like .ai.in

Did you know

NIXI, the National Internet Exchange of India, manages .in, which is one of the largest country codes in Asia.

08 / FAQ

.ai.in questions,
answered simply.

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What is .ai.in?

.ai.in is the Artificial intelligence extension under India. NIXI, the National Internet Exchange of India, manages .in, which is one of the largest country codes in Asia.

How much does a .ai.in domain cost in Pakistan?

At DomainWalay, .ai.in registration is Rs 3,488 per year and renewal is Rs 4,436 per year. Transfer is Rs 3,488. Prices are in PKR and include the registry fee. Bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa and cards are accepted.

Who can register .ai.in?

Anyone can register an ai.in domain. It was added by NIXI in 2023 for AI related projects. No documents are needed.

Can I register .ai.in from Pakistan?

Yes. There is no country rule for .ai.in. Anyone in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad or any other city can register it and pay in PKR.

How do I transfer my .ai.in domain to DomainWalay?

Unlock the domain at your current registrar, get the auth code, and start the transfer here with that code. Domains registered or transferred in the last 60 days cannot move yet. It usually takes 5 to 7 days.

What happens if my .ai.in domain expires?

Renew it as soon as possible. There is a short grace period of about 30 days at the normal price. After that, a redemption period of about 30 days applies with a higher restore fee. Then the name is deleted and anyone can register it.

Is WHOIS privacy available for .ai.in?

The .ai.in registry publishes some registrant details, so full privacy is not available. Use a business address and a role email.

Which is better for a Pakistani business, .ai.in or .pk?

It depends on your audience. .ai.in suits aI start ups and machine learning projects. If your customers are mainly in Pakistan, pair it with .pk or .com.pk so you own both.

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