Do local domain rules matter for web projects?

[NiceNIC.COM]

When buying domains for crypto or web projects, people usually compare price, privacy, and availability.

But recent discussion around .IN reminded me that ccTLDs can have their own rules and local expectations.

Do you check those rules before buying a country-code domain?

[bitmover]

When buying domains for crypto or web projects, people usually compare price, privacy, and availability.

But recent discussion around .IN reminded me that ccTLDs can have their own rules and local expectations.

Do you check those rules before buying a country-code domain?

If you are buying a local domain, such as .IN you must check local rules and expectations, ofc.

If you don't care about local expectations or rules, you will need to buy a more generic domain, such as .com, .io, .xyz etc.

[noorman0]

If I wasn't Indian, I wouldn't have bothered buying this extension. What is clear is that you need to fulfill administrative requirements. I don't know about the penalties, but the registrar may be able to revoke title without notice.

[hugeblack]

Do you check those rules before buying a country-code domain?

Unless you have a user base in India or your service is linked to India, there's no need to buy a .IN domain; it will raise more suspicion than reassure users.

Furthermore, the cost of purchasing it isn't low compared to .xyz, .online, or .shop.

[NiceNIC.COM]

When buying domains for crypto or web projects, people usually compare price, privacy, and availability.

But recent discussion around .IN reminded me that ccTLDs can have their own rules and local expectations.

Do you check those rules before buying a country-code domain?

If you are buying a local domain, such as .IN you must check local rules and expectations, ofc.

If you don't care about local expectations or rules, you will need to buy a more generic domain, such as .com, .io, .xyz etc.

That is how I see it too. If the project really needs a local signal, then checking the local rules is part of the cost of using that ccTLD.

[ABCbits]

If you don't care about local expectations or rules, you will need to buy a more generic domain, such as .com, .io, .xyz etc.

.io isn't generic domain, it's supposed to be owned/managed by British Indian Ocean Territory. I don't blame you, but it shows people generally don't care or know about such details.

[NiceNIC.COM]

Do you check those rules before buying a country-code domain?

Unless you have a user base in India or your service is linked to India, there's no need to buy a .IN domain; it will raise more suspicion than reassure users.

Furthermore, the cost of purchasing it isn't low compared to .xyz, .online, or .shop.

Yes, that is a fair way to look at it. If the project has no India angle, .IN may create more questions than trust.

[The Cryptovator]

When buying domains for crypto or web projects, people usually compare price, privacy, and availability.

But recent discussion around .IN reminded me that ccTLDs can have their own rules and local expectations.

Do you check those rules before buying a country-code domain?

Definitely you have to read and follow local rules if you are going to buy a local domain. In my country even you can't buy a local domain unless you have a local business licence from the government. I heard this rule will be cancelled, but still I am not sure about cancellations. Other rules you have to follow. Like crypto is banned in my country; if the authorities detect a local crypto-related service, then they will likely not approve our local domain or suspend it later.

[robelneo]

When buying domains for crypto or web projects, people usually compare price, privacy, and availability.

But recent discussion around .IN reminded me that ccTLDs can have their own rules and local expectations.

Do you check those rules before buying a country-code domain?

I only buy country code domains if my target audience is in that country. In fact, I have two. I bought it on Namecheap and have not encountered any issues. Maybe it's a country-to-country issue; some countries only allow buying in their local registry because there is mandatory legal compliance.
If your audience is not country-specific, then there are other domain extensions that you can choose, like .online, .store, or .xyz. It's better to be in a safe direction than to encounter issues when your site is fully set up and optimized

[joniboini]

In my country even you can't buy a local domain unless you have a local business licence from the government.

So personal users can't buy them? That sounds a bit excessive. I remember buying a domain ending with my country ID for a blog before. I believe some people do the same. I guess we could pick the usual .com or whatever domain available instead of a national ID, so it's not all that bad.

[NiceNIC.COM]

When buying domains for crypto or web projects, people usually compare price, privacy, and availability.

But recent discussion around .IN reminded me that ccTLDs can have their own rules and local expectations.

Do you check those rules before buying a country-code domain?

Definitely you have to read and follow local rules if you are going to buy a local domain. In my country even you can't buy a local domain unless you have a local business licence from the government. I heard this rule will be cancelled, but still I am not sure about cancellations. Other rules you have to follow. Like crypto is banned in my country; if the authorities detect a local crypto-related service, then they will likely not approve our local domain or suspend it later.

That’s the part many people miss, getting the domain registered is only step one.

[NiceNIC.COM]

When buying domains for crypto or web projects, people usually compare price, privacy, and availability.

But recent discussion around .IN reminded me that ccTLDs can have their own rules and local expectations.

Do you check those rules before buying a country-code domain?

I only buy country code domains if my target audience is in that country. In fact, I have two. I bought it on Namecheap and have not encountered any issues. Maybe it's a country-to-country issue; some countries only allow buying in their local registry because there is mandatory legal compliance.
If your audience is not country-specific, then there are other domain extensions that you can choose, like .online, .store, or .xyz. It's better to be in a safe direction than to encounter issues when your site is fully set up and optimized

Yes, that’s how I’d look at it too. If the business changes direction, the domain can start to feel a bit boxed in.

[NiceNIC.COM]

In my country even you can't buy a local domain unless you have a local business licence from the government.

So personal users can't buy them? That sounds a bit excessive. I remember buying a domain ending with my country ID for a blog before. I believe some people do the same. I guess we could pick the usual .com or whatever domain available instead of a national ID, so it's not all that bad.

True, for a personal blog it can feel like too much paperwork.... The annoying part is when the domain registers fine, but later you find out transfer, owner change, or renewal has extra rules. That’s the stuff people usually don’t check early.

[examplens]

In my country even you can't buy a local domain unless you have a local business licence from the government.

So personal users can't buy them? That sounds a bit excessive. I remember buying a domain ending with my country ID for a blog before. I believe some people do the same. I guess we could pick the usual .com or whatever domain available instead of a national ID, so it's not all that bad.

True, for a personal blog it can feel like too much paperwork.... The annoying part is when the domain registers fine, but later you find out transfer, owner change, or renewal has extra rules. That’s the stuff people usually don’t check early.

Why are you even considering the complicated registration of a .in domain over the simple registration of any TLD like .com .net or similar.

btw. On Namecheap, anyone can register .in without any restrictions or additional requirements. Price is $9.98/yr or Retail $11.98/yr