We're adding three new TLDs from Amazon Registry to our lineup. These extensions have no special requirements and are available to all Ascio resellers. The sunrise period for trademark holders is now open, and general availability begins May 19, 2025.
Introducing .free 🆓
For lead generation and free offers or trials
Designed for businesses offering free trials, services, or content, .free makes it easy to highlight value at a glance.
Introducing .hot 🔥
For trends and fast-moving markets
A strong fit for e-commerce, media, and entertainment brands, .hot helps showcase trending products, time-sensitive deals, and viral content.
Introducing .spot 🎯
For local and community-focused brands
Perfect for local businesses, service providers, and community-focused websites, .spot reinforces geographic identity and niche branding.
Changes to .in requirements
The .in registry is updating its registration requirements and introducing new verification processes.
Here's what you need to know:
Updated registration requirements (effective May 28, 2025)
New .in registrations and transfers will only be available to Indian citizens and companies.
Existing foreign registrants can keep their existing .in domains, and you'll continue managing them as usual.
Ownership changes will only be permitted if the new registrant is an Indian citizen or entity.
New registrant verification processes (after May 28, 2025)
While the full details and exact implementation date are still pending, we'll notify you before the new registrant verification processes are enforced.
Here's what you can expect:
Identity verification: the registrant will receive a link to verify their identity.
Email & phone number verification: the registry will soon require verification of the registrant's email and phone number, which will be handled through a single process.
For now, registrant verification will only be triggered by new registrations, transfers, and owner changes—it will not apply to existing registrations.
Resellers will not be responsible for verifying registrants or implementing any changes related to verification; Ascio will handle this.
What you need to do
To prepare for these changes, we recommend:
Notifying your customers about these changes
Ensure you're collecting complete and accurate registrant data to prevent verification issues
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us at support.ascio.com.
