.COUNTRY Domain Registration — What You Get
The ..country extension is a generic top-level domain operated by Internet Naming Co., delegated under ICANN’s 2012 new gTLD programme. Registration is open: no licence, no category test, first completed order wins.
The technical rules are the standard gTLD set: 2 to 63 characters, 1 to 10 year terms, DNSSEC support. Premium words — short or dictionary labels — price above the standard rate and are quoted upfront.
Who Can Register a .country Domain Name
A ..country name is open to any registrant worldwide: person, firm or company. No eligibility document exists for the zone; the first completed order takes the name.
Accuracy is the enforced part: registrant data must be correct and reachable, because expiries and transfers are confirmed by email.
What a .country Domain Is Used For
The registry’s stated market for .country is direct: general. In practice an Indian buyer reads the label the same way — a place-based reading in the domain.
Names that read naturally: placekey.country, homeregion.country, townsquare.country, regionhub.country or yourbrand.country.
.COUNTRY Domain Registration Plans & Pricing (INR)
Terms run 1 to 10 years, renewed in the same blocks at ₹{ren} a year for this zone. WebJi lists .country at ₹3,500 a year for registration and ₹3,500 for renewal, read on 4 November 2026 and before 18% GST. Registry-premium words are quoted before payment.
| TLD | Registration (₹/yr) | Renewal (₹/yr) | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .country | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | geographic names | Register |
| .com | ₹1,380 | ₹1,480 | Global default, brand names | Register |
| .in | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | Indian identity | Register |
| .co.in | ₹809 | ₹877 | Indian corporate second level | Register |
WebJi billing prices, read on 4 November 2026 — the renewal column is what the second and later years cost, before 18% GST.
.COUNTRY Renewal, Transfer and Expiry Rules
Terms run 1 to 10 years, renewed in the same blocks at ₹3,500 a year for this zone. Reminders arrive by email at the registrant address; auto-renew removes the timing risk.
A transfer needs the authorisation code the losing registrar must provide, adds a year on completion, and respects the 60-day post-change lock. The expiry path is the gTLD standard: grace, redemption at a fee, then release.
.country vs .com and .in for an Indian Business
The extension is not a ranking factor: ..country, .com and .in compete on content and links. Choose .com (₹1,380/year) for the global default, .in (₹1,000/year) for the Indian identity, and ..country (₹3,500/year) for a place-based reading in the domain.
How to Register a .country Domain with WebJi
It is a single order: run the search on this page, fix the term, pay in INR, and the .country name goes live against the registrant details you enter.
- Search your name — the box above checks it live against the registry.
- Enter registrant details exactly as they should appear in WHOIS, and apply privacy where the registry permits it.
- Choose a term from 1 to 10 years and pay in INR; the GST invoice is issued at once.
- Point the nameservers at your host and allow a few hours for DNS propagation.
- Turn on auto-renew so renewal never depends on an unread email.
Why WebJi for .COUNTRY Domain Registration
- Selling domains since 2005, with the same team handling registry rules and renewals today.
- 12,000+ clients across India and overseas keep their domains at WebJi®.
- 24/7 email support in Hindi and English at support@webji.services, average first reply under 60 minutes.
- INR pricing with a GST invoice on every order, payable by UPI, card or net-banking.
- Free migration of an existing site or DNS, subject to terms and approval. Our registered office is in Jaipur; there is no walk-in branch elsewhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a .country domain cost in India?
WebJi lists .country at ₹3,500 a year for registration and ₹3,500 for renewal, read on 4 November 2026 and before 18% GST. Registry-premium words are quoted before payment.
Who can register a .country domain?
Anyone, anywhere: a company, a shop, a freelancer or a student, with no documents and no local presence. Names run 2 to 63 characters, and the first completed order wins.
Does .country include WHOIS privacy?
WHOIS privacy is available on this extension where the registry permits it, hiding personal contacts behind a proxy. We confirm it applies to your order before payment.
How do I transfer a .country domain to WebJi®?
Unlock the name at your current registrar, take its authorisation code, start the transfer and approve the email sent to the registrant address. A completed transfer adds one year.
Why does the .country renewal cost more than the first year?
The first year is often discounted while renewal is charged at the normal rate — here that is ₹3,500 registration against ₹3,500 renewal, both before 18% GST.
What is .country used for?
The registry positions it as: general. For an Indian buyer the practical reading is a place-based reading in the domain.